greek

noun
UK: /ɡriːk/
US: /ɡriːk/

  1. A person from Greece, or someone of Greek descent.

    1. My friend is Greek and he loves olives. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many Greek people celebrate Easter with special traditions and foods. [ ] [ ]

  2. The language spoken in Greece.

    1. I am learning Greek because I want to visit Athens. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor teaches ancient Greek at the university, focusing on Homer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hellenic
greek adjective

  1. Relating to Greece, its people, or its language.

    1. I love Greek food, especially souvlaki. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum has a large collection of ancient Greek pottery and sculptures. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "greek" in English means: A person from Greece, or someone of Greek descent., The language spoken in Greece..

The phonetic transcription of "greek" is /ɡriːk/ in British English and /ɡriːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "greek": hellenic.

Example usage of "greek": "My friend is Greek and he loves olives.". More examples on the page.