Grecia (en. Greece)

/ˈɡɾeθja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

European country known for its ancient influence on philosophy, art, and politics.

Greece is famous for its historical monuments, such as the Acropolis.

Grecia es famosa por sus monumentos históricos, como la Acrópolis.

Historical region that was the center of classical civilization.

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of democracy.

La antigua Grecia sentó las bases de la democracia.

Modern independent state since the 19th century.

Numerous cultural festivals are held in Greece every year.

En Grecia se celebran numerosos festivales culturales cada año.

From Latin 'Graecia', meaning 'land of the Greeks'.

Ancient Greece

It refers to the classical Greek civilization and its legacy.

Grecia antigua

Greek culture

A set of traditions, customs, and artistic expressions from Greece.

Cultura griega

Greek history

Study of significant events that have occurred in Greece.

Historia griega

Greek

Official language of Greece.

griego

Athens

Capital of Greece and cradle of democracy.

Atenas

Greek mythology

Set of myths that belong to ancient Greek culture.

Mitología griega

Term used to refer to the culture or contemporary Greek lifestyle.

I'm really into contemporary Greece; I love its music.

Estoy muy metido en la grecia actual, me encanta su música.

Used to describe something very old or of classical origin.

That building has a very Greek style.

Ese edificio tiene un estilo muy grecia.