əˌsɪz noun ( often initial capital letter )
1.
the style or idiom of Attic Greek occurring in another dialect or language.
2.
attachment to Athens or to the style, customs, etc., of the Athenians.
3.
concise and elegant expression, diction, or the like.
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Atticism (ˈætɪˌsɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the idiom or character of the Attic dialect of Ancient Greek, esp in the Hellenistic period |
| 2. | an elegant, simple, and clear expression |
| 'Atticist | |
| —n | |
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