Synonyms for

Greek

Verb / gri:k / Another word for greek — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to Greece, its people, or their language

Synonyms & similar words

hellene helleniclanguage grecian hellenic greek Hellenic Hellenistic Hellenistical Grecian Graecian Hellenistical Hellenic Hellenistical Grecian Graecian Hellenistical Hellenic Hellenistical Grecian Graecian Hellenistical Hellenic Hellenistical Grecian Graecian Hellenistical

Synonyms by register

Formal

Hellenic Classical

Informal

Grecian

Literary

Aegean

Antonyms

barbarian foreigner outsider alien stranger non-Greek

Common collocations

  • ancient Greek
  • modern Greek
  • Greek mythology
  • Greek tragedy
  • Greek philosophy
  • Greek alphabet
  • Greek salad
  • Greek Orthodox

Word family

noun Greek
adjective Greek

Usage note

When referring to the language, 'Greek' is standard. 'Hellenic' is a more formal or academic term. 'Grecian' is often used poetically or for artistic contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I learned about Greek mythology in school.
  2. My friend's family is from Greece, so they speak Greek at home.
  3. I love eating Greek food, especially gyros.
  4. The Olympics originated in ancient Greece.
  5. The Greek alphabet has 24 letters.

Quotes

  • “There is no such thing as a Greek hero.” - Nikos Kazantzakis
  • “Greek philosophy seems to have met with something with which a good tragedy is not supposed to meet, namely, a dull ending.” - Karl Marx
  • “The ancient Greek oral poets were able to disseminate their works widely because they could sing their verses to the accompaniment of the lyre.” - Moses Hadas

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