Greece
n. country in southeastern Europe (situated on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula between the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas) | ||||
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Greece Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Greece
(pl. )
of Gree
(n. pl.)
See Gree a step.
(pl. )
of Gree
(n. pl.)
See Gree a step.
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Greece
Noun
1. a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
(synonym) Hellenic Republic, Ellas
(hypernym) Balkan country, Balkan nation, Balkan state
(member-holonym) European Union, EU, European Community, EC, European Economic Community, EEC, Common Market, Europe
(part-holonym) Europe
(member-meronym) Greek, Hellene
(part-meronym) Aegina, Aigina
(class) Actium
Noun
1. a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
(synonym) Hellenic Republic, Ellas
(hypernym) Balkan country, Balkan nation, Balkan state
(member-holonym) European Union, EU, European Community, EC, European Economic Community, EEC, Common Market, Europe
(part-holonym) Europe
(member-meronym) Greek, Hellene
(part-meronym) Aegina, Aigina
(class) Actium
| hEnglish - advanced version |
greece
greece
see under gree
greece
\greece\ (?), n. pl. see gree a step. [obs.]
greece
see under gree
greece
\greece\ (?), n. pl. see gree a step. [obs.]
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Greece
An Ghréig
An Ghréig
Greece Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| CIA World Factbook 2005 |
Greece
Geography
People
Government
Economy
Communications
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Background
Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between royalist supporters of the king and communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece was able to join NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in 1967 suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country, lasted seven years. The 1974 democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. Greece joined the European Community or EC in 1981 (which became the EU in 1992); it became the 12th member of the euro zone in 2001.
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| Country Data Codes |
Greece
GR (Internet),
GR (ISO 3166),
GRC (ISO 3166),
GR (FIPS 10-4)
GR (Internet),
GR (ISO 3166),
GRC (ISO 3166),
GR (FIPS 10-4)
Greece Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| US Zip Codes |
14616
State: NEW YORK
City: GREECE
State: NEW YORK
City: GREECE
| Country Phone Codes |
Greece
30
30
| Area Code International |
Greece
Country Code-30
Country Code-30
Greece Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Greece
orginally consisted of the four provinces of Macedonia, Epirus, Achaia, and Peleponnesus. In Acts 20:2 it designates only the Roman province of Macedonia. Greece was conquered by the Romans B.C. 146. After passing through various changes it was erected into an independent monarchy in 1831. Moses makes mention of Greece under the name of Javan (Gen. 10:2-5); and this name does not again occur in the Old Testament till the time of Joel (3:6). Then the Greeks and Hebrews first came into contact in the Tyrian slave-market. Prophetic notice is taken of Greece in Dan. 8:21. The cities of Greece were the special scenes of the labours of the apostle Paul.
orginally consisted of the four provinces of Macedonia, Epirus, Achaia, and Peleponnesus. In Acts 20:2 it designates only the Roman province of Macedonia. Greece was conquered by the Romans B.C. 146. After passing through various changes it was erected into an independent monarchy in 1831. Moses makes mention of Greece under the name of Javan (Gen. 10:2-5); and this name does not again occur in the Old Testament till the time of Joel (3:6). Then the Greeks and Hebrews first came into contact in the Tyrian slave-market. Prophetic notice is taken of Greece in Dan. 8:21. The cities of Greece were the special scenes of the labours of the apostle Paul.
| Phobia |
Hellenologophobia
Fear of Greek terms or complex scientific terminology
Fear of Greek terms or complex scientific terminology
Greece Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Currency In Each Country |
Greece
euro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
euro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries
Greece Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Multi Internet Domains |
Greece
GR
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Greece
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Greece Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Machlas, Nikolaos
Ajax Amsterdam & Greece 
Birthdate: June 16, 1973
Birthplace: Iraklion (Crete), Greece
Height: 182 cms
Weight: 73 kgs
Position: Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 40 caps, 13 goals (as of June 6, 2000)
Debut in Greek Championship: February 14, 1991 vs. Xanthi (L 1-2)
A central forward that combines perefectly his technique and fortress. Nikos has won the Golden Boot for best European top scorer, with his 34 goals, he beat Galatasaray's Hakan Sükür who scored 32 goals and Oliver Bierhoff who scored 27 for Udinese. Mahlas was the first foreign player to score more than 30 goals in one season in the Dutch First Division. Moved to Ajax for $8.80 Millions of Dollars (Ajax's Record) where he has joined Georgian Shota Arveladze.
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Birthdate: June 16, 1973
Birthplace: Iraklion (Crete), Greece
Height: 182 cms
Weight: 73 kgs
Position: Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 40 caps, 13 goals (as of June 6, 2000)
Debut in Greek Championship: February 14, 1991 vs. Xanthi (L 1-2)
A central forward that combines perefectly his technique and fortress. Nikos has won the Golden Boot for best European top scorer, with his 34 goals, he beat Galatasaray's Hakan Sükür who scored 32 goals and Oliver Bierhoff who scored 27 for Udinese. Mahlas was the first foreign player to score more than 30 goals in one season in the Dutch First Division. Moved to Ajax for $8.80 Millions of Dollars (Ajax's Record) where he has joined Georgian Shota Arveladze.
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Dabizas, Nikolaos
Newcastle United & Greece 
Birthdate: August 3, 1973
Birthplace: Arnypeo, Greece
Height: 1.84 mts
Weight: 80 kgs
Position: Defender
International: 28 caps, 0 goals (as of September 10, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Olympiakos
Transfer Fee: $3.50 Millions of Dollars
He's essentially a central defender but he's also comfortable at the centre of midfield. Nikos became the first Greek to play in the English FA Cup final and he hit the bar with a header in the second half with Newcastle trailing 1-0. Dabizas has become a favourite of the Newcastle fans with his no-nonsense style of play. Equalled a record which had stood for over 100 years when scoring in three successive matches in January 2000, the first time a defender had scored three times in succession since 1897.
Birthdate: August 3, 1973
Birthplace: Arnypeo, Greece
Height: 1.84 mts
Weight: 80 kgs
Position: Defender
International: 28 caps, 0 goals (as of September 10, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Olympiakos
Transfer Fee: $3.50 Millions of Dollars
He's essentially a central defender but he's also comfortable at the centre of midfield. Nikos became the first Greek to play in the English FA Cup final and he hit the bar with a header in the second half with Newcastle trailing 1-0. Dabizas has become a favourite of the Newcastle fans with his no-nonsense style of play. Equalled a record which had stood for over 100 years when scoring in three successive matches in January 2000, the first time a defender had scored three times in succession since 1897.
Eleftheropoulos, Dimitrios
Birthdate: August 7, 1976
Birthplace: Piraeus, Greece
Height: 1.90 mts
Weight: 83 kgs
Position: Goalkeeper
International: 7 caps, 0 goals (as of September 10, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Olympiakos, Proodefthiki FC
Transfer Fee: -
Born in Piraeus and bred at Olympiakos, he came to the team from the club's youth academies. He is considered one of the top European goalkeepers despite his young age. He returned to Olympiakos after a short period at Proodeutiki where he played on loan from Olympiakos. Was named UEFA Champions League Best Goalkeeper of the 1998 competition, in which Olympiakos had a good show.
Georgatos, Grigorius
Birthdate: October 31, 1972
Birthplace: Pireaus, Greece
Height: 1.74 mts
Weight: 70 kgs
Position: Left Defender
International: 15 caps, 0 goals (as of September 10, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Panachaikh, Olympiakos, Inter Milan
Transfer Fee: $6.50 Millions of Dollars
Moved to Olympiakos Piraeus from Inter Milan in a $6.5 million deal in July '00 -- less than a year after selling him to the Italian giants. Had enjoyed a successful first season with the Serie A team but he failed to settle in Milan and increasingly spent his free time in Athens. The Greek international midfielder had joined Inter Milan from Olympiakos for a reported 2.5 billion drachmas ($8.2 million) at the start of the 99-00 season. Several top European clubs had been watching Georgatos who helped Olympiakos to a league and cup double in '98-99.
Nikolaidis, Demis
Birthdate: September 17, 1973
Birthplace: Athens, Greece
Height: 1.81 mts
Weight: 76 kgs
Position: Forward
International: 25 caps, 12 goals (as of August 3, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Ethnikos Alexandroupolis, Apollon Athens
Transfer Fee: -
Nikolaidis is far the best striker the Greek League has ever seen. Apart from scoring goals, Nikolaidis gives many assists too. Many Italian clubs showed interest in him but he decided to stay a couple of years in Athens. The great striker scored crucial goals against Monaco and is also the lethal weapon at the offense of the national team scoring in crucial matches against big opponents such as Croatia (1-1 in Zagreb). In international matches he averages 1 goal out of 2 matches.
Tsartas, Vassilis
Birthdate: November 12, 1972
Birthplace: Alexandria, Greece
Height: 1.85 mts
Weight: 75 kgs
Position: Left Defender
International: 23 caps, 2 goals (as of September 10, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: AEK Athens, Sevilla
Transfer Fee: $6.35 Millions of Dollars
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Greece
Greece is formally called the Hellenic Republic (in Greek Elliniki Dimokratia). Greeks call their country Hellas, which in modern Greek is pronounced Ellas. In everyday speech the form Ellada is used. Greeks frequently call themselves Hellenes even in English. The English name "Greece" derives from a Latin name, Graecia, originally used for a region in what is now northern Greece inhabited by a people called the Graekos.
Greek saw the emergence of the first civilizations in Europe and was home to the Ancient Olympic Games.
Greece is a country in the southeast of Europe on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula. It is bounded on land by Bulgaria, Macedonia and Albania to the north, to the east by Turkey and the waters of the Aegean Sea and to the west and south by the Ionian and Mediterranean Seas. Regarded by many as the cradle of Western civilization, Greece has a long and rich history during which it spread its influence over three continents.
Greece is formally called the Hellenic Republic (in Greek Elliniki Dimokratia). Greeks call their country Hellas, which in modern Greek is pronounced Ellas. In everyday speech the form Ellada is used. Greeks frequently call themselves Hellenes even in English. The English name "Greece" derives from a Latin name, Graecia, originally used for a region in what is now northern Greece inhabited by a people called the Graekos.
Greek saw the emergence of the first civilizations in Europe and was home to the Ancient Olympic Games.
Greece Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Greece
Greece ( or Ελλάς ), officially the Hellenic Republic (Greek: Ελληνική Δημοκρατία ), is a country in Southeastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Albania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east and south of mainland Greece, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west. Both parts of the Eastern Mediterranean basin feature a vast number of islands.
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