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graecophile

/ˈɡriː.kə.faɪl/

2 entries

adjective

/ˈɡriː.kə.faɪl/C2formal
  • ruОтносящийся к человеку, который восхищается греческой культурой, искусством или историей или проявляет к ним интерес; хотя в основном это существительное, может использоваться как прилагательное (например, «грекофильские интересы» — редко).

Relating to or characteristic of a person who admires or is fond of Greek culture, art, or history; though primarily a noun, it can be used as an adjective (e.g., 'Graecophile interests' is rare).

  1. Lover of Greek cultureC2formal

    Showing or characterized by a strong admiration, interest, or love for Greece, its people, history, language, or arts.

    ruЛюбитель греческой культуры

    • His Graecophile tendencies led him to study ancient Greek philosophy.
    • The museum’s Graecophile design was inspired by classical Athenian architecture.
    • She is a Graecophile artist who frequently paints scenes from Greek mythology.

    Synonymsphilhellenic

Forms
  • more graecophile comparative form
  • most graecophile superlative form

noun

/ˈɡriː.kə.faɪl/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который восхищается Грецией, её культурой, языком или народом.

A noun referring to a person who admires Greece, its culture, language, or people.

proper noun

  1. Admirer of Greek cultureC1formal

    A person who has a strong admiration or love for Greece, its people, language, history, and culture.

    ruГрекофил

    • As a dedicated Graecophile, she spends her summers exploring ancient ruins in Greece.
    • The club is a gathering place for Graecophiles who share a passion for Hellenic literature.
    • He is such a Graecophile that he learned modern Greek just to read the newspapers.

    Synonymsphilhellene

Forms
  • graecophiles plural form
  • graecophiles' possessive plural form
  • graecophile's possessive singular form