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greece

n. uncountable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɡɹis// greece

n. a country in southeast Europe known for its many islands, warm weather, and very old history. It is famous for being the place where democracy and the Olympic Games began.

n. a sovereign state located in Southeast Europe on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula. It is historically significant as the cradle of Western civilisation, including democracy, Western philosophy, and the Olympic Games.


SIMPLE

We are planning a summer holiday to Greece.

CONTEXTUAL

Many tourists visit Greece every year to see the ancient ruins in Athens and the beautiful beaches on the islands.

COMPLEX

The cultural heritage of Greece has exerted a profound influence on the development of Western art, literature, and political systems over several millennia.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English Grece, from Old French Grece, from Latin Graecia, from Ancient Greek Γραικός (Graikós). Replaced Old English Grēcland, also from the same Latin source.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalised and typically used without an article.

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