"Philhellenic" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Philhellenic refers to a strong admiration or support for ancient Greece and its culture. It can also describe a person who is fascinated by Greek language, history, philosophy, art, and architecture, and often favors Greece over other nations. This term was commonly used in the 19th century to describe the romantic and nationalist movement that emerged in Europe to promote Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire. Philhellenes believed that Greece was the cradle of Western civilization and advocated for its liberation and reunification.