Greek

English

/ɡɹiːk/

proper noun
Definitions
  • The language of the Greek people, spoken in Greece, Cyprus and other Greek communities.
  • The writing system used in writing the Greek language.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English Grēcas (Greeks) inherited from *krēk derived from Latin graecus, Graecus.

Origin

Latin

graecus, Graecus

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