Greece

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈgriːs/ 🇺🇸 /ˈgriːs/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A country in southeastern Europe, located on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula, bordering the Aegean Sea, the Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a member of the European Union and NATO, with Athens as its capital.; The ancient civilization that flourished in the region of modern-day Greece, renowned for its contributions to philosophy, art, architecture, science, and politics.; The geographical and cultural region historically inhabited by Greek-speaking peoples, including the Greek mainland, the Aegean islands, and parts of the coast of Asia Minor.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable

Collocations

ancient Greecemodern GreeceGreece and Romemainland Greece

Derivatives

GreekGrecian

Synonyms

Hellas

Commonly confused

Greek
EN: 'Greece' is the country (noun); 'Greek' is the adjective, language, or demonym referring to its people.
grease
EN: 'Grease' is a fatty/oily substance or verb meaning to lubricate; 'Greece' is a proper noun (country name).

Spelling tips

EN: Always capitalize 'Greece' as it is a proper noun. Do not confuse with 'grease' (a lubricant).

💬 Examples

  1. Greece is known as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy.

  2. The legacy of ancient Greece continues to influence modern philosophy and political thought.

  3. The history of Greece spans thousands of years, from the Minoan civilization to the present day.