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Ancient Greek

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noun

  1. the Greek language from the earliest records to about 300 bc , the chief dialect areas of which were Aeolic, Arcadic, Doric, and Ionic (including Attic) Compare Koine Late Greek Medieval Greek

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Yet true to his Ancient Greek lineage, this Oedipus is nothing if not paradoxical, suavely enjoying his privilege while brandishing his egalitarian views.

From Los Angeles Times

Previously Ancient Greek was the primary language of the Catholic Liturgy as well as official communication for the Church.

From BBC

"At first, it was an exam for a small elite who wanted to study English as an academic subject, like Latin or Ancient Greek," says Dr Evelina Galaczi, director of research at CUP&A.

From BBC

They are considered among the most prized antiquities from the Ancient Greek period.

From BBC

He called it Praxis, the Ancient Greek word for “action”.

From BBC