Hellenistic (adjective)

1. Relating to the civilization, culture, and art of the Hellenistic period in Greek history, characterized by a fusion of Greek, Near Eastern, and other cultures, and by the spread of Greek language and learning throughout the Mediterranean world.
2. Relating to the period of Greek history from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE to the Roman conquest of Greece in 146 BCE.

Origin:

The word "hellenistic" is derived from the greek word "hellenistikos" which means "greek-like" or "pertaining to the greeks". it is used to describe the period of greek history, culture, and civilization that followed the death of alexander the great in 323 bce and lasted until the roman conquest of greece in 146 bce.

Examples:

1. The Hellenistic period saw the spread of Greek culture and learning throughout the Mediterranean world.
2. The Hellenistic art had a fusion of Greek, Near Eastern, and other cultures.
3. He was interested in the Hellenistic philosophy.