\Hel"len*ism\, n. [Gr. ?: cf. F. Hell['e]nisme.]
1. A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and
   construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism.
   --Addison.

2. The type of character of the ancient Greeks, who aimed at
   culture, grace, and amenity, as the chief elements in
   human well-being and perfection.