Synonyms for

Greeks

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

Definition

People who come from Greece or have Greek heritage.

Synonyms & similar words

greek helleniclanguage hellene hellenic Hellenes Grecians Hellas Hellenic Hellenistic Ionians Athenians Spartans Thessalonians Corinthians Macedonians Arcadians Argives Thebans Olympians Peloponnesians Aegeans Myrmidons Trojans Phoenicians

Synonyms by register

Formal

Hellenes classical peoples

Informal

Grecians

Literary

Athenians Spartans Hellenes

Antonyms

barbarians foreigners outsiders aliens strangers

Common collocations

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

Word family

noun Greece
adjective Greek

Usage note

Refers to people from Greece or of Greek descent. Can also refer to the ancient civilization and its culture. 'Grecians' is an older, less common term.

Example sentences

  1. The Greeks invented democracy.
  2. The Greeks built many impressive structures, such as the Parthenon.
  3. My favorite food is Greek salad.
  4. My friend is part Greek.
  5. The Greeks had many gods and goddesses in their mythology.

Quotes

  • Greeks do not fight like heroes. Heroes fight like Greeks. - Winston Churchill
  • In Greece, they didn't do the step with the right foot first. - Michael Flatley
  • Greece is the most magical place on Earth. - Kylie Bax

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