Grecism.
A word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language, especially for literary effect.
Meaning & usage
A word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language, especially for literary effect.
The style, spirit or other characteristics of Greek arts and culture, or an imitation of that style.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French grecisme (modern French grécisme), from Medieval Latin graecismus, from Classical Latin graecus + -ismus. Compare Middle English Gryscysme (“Graecismus by Eberhard of Béthune”). Doublet of graecismus.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.