Greece

[ grees ]

/ gris /

noun

Ancient Greek Hellas. Modern Greek Ellas. a republic in S Europe at the S end of the Balkan Peninsula. 50,147 sq. mi. (129,880 sq. km). Capital: Athens.

a city in W New York.

OTHER WORDS FROM Greece

an·ti-Greece, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH Greece

grease Greece

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Examples from the Web for greece

Geoffrey Robertson and Amal Clooney helped Greece fight for the return of the Elgin Marbles.
Britain Has Lost Its Marbles: Elgin Loan Will Appease Putin|Geoffrey Robertson|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is in the interest of the world, and not just of Greece, that they be reunited.
Britain Has Lost Its Marbles: Elgin Loan Will Appease Putin|Geoffrey Robertson|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Due to the fraught relations between Turkey and Greece, he was safe.
The Unbelievable (True) Story of the World’s Most Infamous Hash Smuggler|Marlow Stern|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
David Blatt has over 20 years of experience internationally, winning 17 titles in Israel, Greece, Turkey, Italy, and Russia.
2014 NBA Preview: Skinny LeBron and the Racist Ghost of Donald Sterling|Robert Silverman|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Greece has high hopes that the giant tomb now being excavated at Amphipolis contains one of these ancient Macedonian leaders.
Amphipolis Tomb Yields Amazing Finds But Mysteries Linger|James Romm|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The monotheism which we find in Greece and India generally took this form.
The Religious Sentiment|Daniel G. Brinton
Imported into Greece, these notions and their cult had a twofold development.
Demonology and Devil-lore|Moncure Daniel Conway
Besides, Greece is a small country without international touch and interest.
An African Adventure|Isaac F. Marcosson
Greece, too, had her representatives, to remind the spectators that there had been an Orpheus.
A Love Story|A Bushman
Publius Sulpicius was also continued in command for a year, to hold the province of Macedonia and Greece, with the same fleet.
History of Rome, Vol III|Titus Livius

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.