Heleno (en. Hellene)

/eˈleno/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person from ancient Greece or of Greek origin.
The heleno was known for his wisdom and culture.
El heleno era conocido por su sabiduría y cultura.
A term used to refer to the Greeks in a historical context.
The helenos contributed greatly to Western philosophy.
Los helenos contribuyeron fortement à la philosophie occidentale.

Etymology

From the Greek 'Helenos', which refers to the Greeks.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ancient helen
Related to ancient Greek culture.
heleno antiguo
Greek literature
Literature originating from Greece.
literatura helena
Greek mythology
A set of Greek myths.
mitología helena

Related Words

hellenic
Related to Greek culture and language.
helénico
helenic
An adjective that describes something belonging to Greek culture.
héleno

Slang Meanings

It refers to someone who is very enthusiastic about Greek culture.
That guy is a heleno when it comes to mythology.
Ese tipo es un heleno cuando se trata de mitología.
Used in contexts to describe a person as sophisticated in a Greek style.
She has a heleno style in her way of dressing.
Ella tiene un estilo heleno en su forma de vestir.