Hellenist

From Ancient Greek ἑλληνιστής (hellēnistḗs, “somebody who speaks Greek”), from ἑλληνίζειν (hellēnízein, “to speak Greek, to behave like a Greek, to become Greek, hellenize”) (infinitive of ἑλληνίζω (hellēnízō)), from Ἕλλην (Héllēn, “Greek”).

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈhɛl.ɪ.nɪst/, /ˈhɛl.ə.nɪst/

Hellenist (plural Hellenists)

1. A specialist in the study of Greek language, literature, culture, or history, or an admirer of the Greek culture and civilization.
2. A person who adopted the Greek customs, language and culture during the Hellenistic period, especially a Hellenized Jew.
3. A follower and practitioner of Hellenic religion (aka Hellenism, Olympianism etc.)