Greece
[ grees ]
/ gris /
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anti-Greece, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH Greece
grease, GreeceWords nearby Greece
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British Dictionary definitions for Greece
Greece
/ (ɡriːs) /
noun
a republic in SE Europe, occupying the S part of the Balkan Peninsula and many islands in the Ionian and Aegean Seas; site of two of Europe's earliest civilizations (the Minoan and Mycenaean); in the classical era divided into many small independent city-states, the most important being Athens and Sparta; part of the Roman and Byzantine Empires; passed under Turkish rule in the late Middle Ages; became an independent kingdom in 1827; taken over by a military junta (1967–74); the monarchy was abolished in 1973; became a republic in 1975; a member of the European Union. Official language: Greek. Official religion: Eastern (Greek) Orthodox. Currency: euro. Capital: Athens. Pop: 10 772 967 (2013 est). Area: 131 944 sq km (50 944 sq miles)Modern Greek name: Ellás Related adjective: Hellenic
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Cultural definitions for Greece
Greece
Republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Athens (see also Athens).
notes for Greece
Greece is a member of NATO.
notes for Greece
Ancient Greek culture, particularly as developed in Athens, was the principal source of Western civilization.
notes for Greece
Tension and fighting between Greece and Turkey has continued for hundreds of years.
notes for Greece
It is known for its production of grapes, olives, and olive oil.
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