greeks
word · lemma: greek
Definition
People from Greece, or people who have Greek ancestry. Also sometimes refers to the language or culture of Greece.
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized ('Greeks') when referring to people or the nationality. Can be used historically ("the ancient Greeks") or for modern people. Not used for the Greek language ('Greek' as a noun for language). May rarely be used metaphorically (e.g., in finance) but the common use is for people.
Example Sentences
The Greeks have a long history.
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Lots of Greeks celebrate Easter with big family gatherings.
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My neighbors are Greeks, and they often invite me to try their food.
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In school, we learned about how the ancient Greeks influenced science and art.
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Greeks live in Greece.
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Many Greeks speak English as well as Greek.
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