Meaning & use
Panhellenism
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The idea or movement promoting unity and cooperation among all Greek people or Greek city-states.
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Ancient panhellenism found expression in shared festivals like the Olympic Games.
Modern panhellenism has also come to describe the network of Greek-letter fraternities and sororities in the U.S.
A note on using this word
Beyond its ancient political meaning, "Panhellenic" today more commonly labels the system of university Greek-letter organizations in North America.
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