NYT Dictionary

PHILHELLENE

/ˈfɪlhɛliːn/
AdjectiveNounPHIL-hel-lenephil-hel-lene · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2025

Meaning

Philhellenic.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek φιλέλλην (philéllēn), corresponding to phil- + Hellene.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

philhellenistgraecophilephilhellenicgraecophilic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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