Greek meaning

What does “greek” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“greek” is a noun and adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages.

greek

noun

  1. the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

  2. a native or inhabitant of Greece

    SynonymsHellene

adjective

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

    “Greek mythology”

    “a Grecian robe”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University