What is another word for hellene?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛliːn] (IPA) 
Hellene is a term that typically refers to an ancient Greek person or according to the modern usage, someone of Greek descent. Synonyms for Hellene include Greek, Grecian, Hellenic, Pelasgian, or even Athenian. However, each of these terms may carry slightly different connotations depending on the context in which they are used. Greek is the most commonly used synonym for Hellene, but it is broader in scope, encompassing the language and culture of modern Greece as well. Hellenic is used to describe the cultural and historical aspects of Greece. Pelasgian refers to prehistoric and ancient Greeks and is rarely used in modern language. Finally, the term Athenian is specific to residents of the ancient city-state of Athens.
