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romaic

1 synonym for romaic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Name — The name for the modern Greek language, derived from a term used for speakers of Greek in the former Byzantine Empire.

Synonyms

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Demotic

Etymology

Comes from Greek ρωμαίικος (romaíikos), which developed from ρωμαϊκός (romaïkós), itself from Ancient Greek Ῥωμαϊκός (Rhōmaïkós). Compare Koine Ῥωμαῖος (Rhōmaîos), meaning "Roman".

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