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Romaic

9.9

Relating to modern Greece, its people, or its language rather than ancient Greek

adjective
/roʊˈmeɪɪk/

Archaic

: romano

The poet wrote in Romaic rather than classical Greek to reach a wider audience.

Examples

The Romaic language has evolved significantly over the centuries.
Scholars of Romaic literature study the evolution of the Greek language.
He immersed himself in Romaic culture during his time in Athens.
Many scholars focus on Romaic literature to understand modern Greek culture.
During his studies, he focused on the nuances of Romaic grammar and pronunciation.
To communicate effectively in Athens, learning Romaic is essential for understanding local dialects.
The popularity of Romaic poetry reflects the vibrant culture of modern Greece.

Synonyms

Greek

vsRomaic

432 1.0

Relating to Greece, its people, or their language

refers specifically to the modern nation and its present language not historical forms

demotic

vsRomaic

Specialized

9.9

The everyday spoken form of modern Greek used instead of formal written Greek

focuses on modern language broadly rather than only colloquial speech

Compounds

Romaic language

Archaic

9.9

A common form of Greek spoken since the late Middle Ages

Surface Forms

Romaic positive

Morphology

Romaic = Roman (opaque) = roman + ic

The word is historically built on Roman + -ic, but its reference to modern Greece is not a standard meaning that learners can infer from the parts.

Etymology

Romaic as an adjective comes from Rome and the idea of 'Roman', since Greeks long ago called themselves 'Romans'. That's why calling something Romaic usually means it relates to modern Greece, its people, or the modern Greek language rather than to ancient Greek.