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Greece (name) means a country in southeastern Europe, official name the Hellenic Republic, with Athens as its capital. Example: “They spent two weeks island-hopping around Greece last summer.”
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A country in southeastern Europe, official name the Hellenic Republic, with Athens as its capital.
"They spent two weeks island-hopping around Greece last summer."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe European country known for its ancient history, islands, and Mediterranean cuisine.
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Etymology
From Latin Graecia, from Ancient Greek Graikos — the Latin name, not the Greeks' own name for their country (Hellas).
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hellas
hellenic republic
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What does “Greece” mean?
The word “Greece” means a country in southeastern Europe, official name the Hellenic Republic, with Athens as its capital. In plain terms, the European country known for its ancient history, islands, and Mediterranean cuisine.
How do you pronounce “Greece”?
“Greece” is pronounced grees (/ɡɹiːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Greece” in a sentence?
Here is “Greece” used in a sentence: “They spent two weeks island-hopping around Greece last summer.”
What part of speech is “Greece”?
“Greece” is a name.
Where does the word “Greece” come from?
The word “Greece” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Graecia, from Ancient Greek Graikos — the Latin name, not the Greeks' own name for their country (Hellas).
Is “Greece” a common word?
“Greece” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world. Greece is a country in southeastern Europe.
What is the official name of Greece?
The official name of Greece is the Hellenic Republic. Greeks call their country Hellas, which comes from the same ancient root as "Hellenic."
Where is Greece located?
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe, at the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders the Mediterranean Sea and is known for its many islands.
What is a person from Greece called?
A person from Greece is called a Greek, and the same word describes the country's language and culture. The adjective "Greek" or the more formal "Hellenic" is used for things relating to Greece.
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