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proper nounUK /kriːt/
US /kriːt/
Crete is a big Greek island in the sea.
We took a boat to Crete for our summer holiday.
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2. An ancient Minoan civilization that was centered on the island of Crete.
The Minoan culture of Crete built large palaces like Knossos.
3. A former name for the island used in older maps and histories.
Old sailors called the island Candia, another name for Crete.
4. A place name used for several small towns in the United States.
Crete, Nebraska, is a small city in the Midwest.