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Greek

GREEK/ɡɹiːk/

AdjectiveGreeker, Greekest

Noun pluralGreeks, greeks

14 meanings of Greek

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  1. 1
    of the nationadjective
    Coming from Greece, or about its people, language, or way of life.

    We ate at a Greek restaurant near the harbor.

    She is learning about Greek myths in school.

    SimilarHellenic

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  2. 2
    languageproper nouncountable or uncountable
    The language of the people of Greece, in its old or modern form.

    She studied Greek for three years before visiting Athens.

    Many English words come from Greek.

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  3. 3
    personnouncountable
    Someone who comes from Greece, or whose family is from Greece.

    My neighbor is a Greek who moved here ten years ago.

    Many Greeks live in this part of the city.

    SimilarHellene

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  4. 4
    foodnoununcountable
    Traditional food and cooking from Greece.

    We ordered Greek for dinner last night.

    The new place downtown serves really good Greek.

  5. 5
    fraternity lifeadjectiveUS
    Connected to college fraternities and sororities.

    She joined Greek life during her first year of college.

    The Greek houses sit along one side of campus.

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Origin

It comes from Old English Grēcas meaning "Greeks", which goes back through Germanic to Latin Graecus. The origin of the Latin word is uncertain.

Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 3 facts