hellenicgreek
nounUK /hɛˈlɛnɪk ɡriːk/
US /hɛˈlɛnɪk ɡrik/
Hellenic Greek is the old language that people in Greece spoke long ago.
She is learning Hellenic Greek to read ancient stories.
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2. The branch of the Greek language family that includes ancient and modern Greek.
Hellenic Greek is studied by linguists around the world.
3. Anything related to the culture or people of Greece.
The museum shows Hellenic Greek art from long ago.
4. The form of Greek used in the New Testament and early Christian writings.
Scholars read Hellenic Greek to study old texts.