ΕΞΕΛΛΗΝΙΖΩ, εξελληνιζω
EXELLĒNIZŌ, exellēnizō
Sounds Like: ex-el-lay-NEE-zo
Translations: to Hellenize, to become Greek, to speak Greek, to adopt Greek customs
From the root: ΕΞΕΛΛΗΝΙΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to make or become Greek, or to adopt Greek customs, language, or culture. It can also mean to speak Greek. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐκ' (out of, from) and 'Ἑλληνίζω' (to Hellenize, to speak Greek). It describes the process of cultural assimilation into Greek society.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person, Singular
Strong’s number: G1820 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἘΞΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΑΝΤΩΝ — of Hellenizing, of making Greek, of becoming Greek
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