What does GREEK mean?

Here are the results for "greek": Parts of Speech

Noun, adjective

Definitions

• Noun: a native or inhabitant of Greece, or a person of Greek descent.
• Adjective: relating to Greece, its people, or its language.

Pronunciations

• US: /ɡriːk/
• UK: /ɡriːk/

Origin and Usage

The word "Greek" comes from the Old English word "Grēcas," which means "Greek people." The Greeks are an ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus, Albania, Italy, Turkey, and other countries. The Greek language is the official language of Greece and Cyprus, and is also spoken in other countries. The adjective "Greek" is used to describe things related to Greece, such as Greek culture, Greek mythology, or Greek food.

Synonyms

• Hellenic

Related Words

• Greek
• Greco

Example Sentences

• The Greek philosopher Aristotle was a student of Plato.
• She loves Greek food, especially souvlaki and tzatziki.
• Many English words, such as "academy" and "alphabet," have their roots in the Greek language.