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Greece

proper noun

  1. European country
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɡɹiːs/

name

Etymology: From Middle English Grece, from Old French Grece, from Latin Graecia, from Ancient Greek Γραικός (Graikós). Replaced Old English Grēcland, also from the same Latin source.

  1. A country in Southeast Europe. Official name: Hellenic Republic. Capital and largest city: Athens.