Ancient Greek

British  

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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Example Sentences

Ancient Greek amphitheaters may fall into ruins, but Greek tragedies—the few that survived the vicissitudes of history—have remained sturdy pillars of theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

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 • Nov. 13, 2025

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

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

The name of the restaurant, which means “without light” in Ancient Greek, makes reference to the sublayer of the ocean where light stops penetrating.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024

Chiron shouted something in Ancient Greek, which I would realize, only later, I had understood perfectly; “Stand ready! My bow!”

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan