Greece
proper noun
- European country
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.
- A country in Southeast Europe. Official name: Hellenic Republic. Capital and largest city: Athens.