# Greece

Pronunciation: US say "GREES" /ɡɹiːs/; UK

## Proper noun

1. A country in Southeast Europe, officially the Hellenic Republic, with Athens as its capital and largest city.
   - Simple: A country in southeastern Europe, with Athens as its capital city.
   - _Greece joined the European Communities in 1981._
   - _The economy of Greece relies heavily on tourism and shipping._

## Origin

It comes from Middle English Grece, from Old French Grece, from Latin Graecia, which came from Ancient Greek Graikós. It replaced the Old English word Grēcland, which also came from the same Latin source.

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