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Greek War of Independence

Greek War of Independence

7.5
A war from 1821 to 1829 when Greeks fought Turkish rule to create an independent Greek state
  • noun
  • /ɡrik wɔr əv ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
translation icon : Guerra de Independencia Griega
  • Historical accounts describe how the Greek War of Independence led to the formation of modern Greece.

Examples

  • The Greek War of Independence began in 1821.

  • Many works of art and literature were inspired by the Greek War of Independence.

  • During the Greek War of Independence, several European powers provided crucial military support.

  • The Greek War of Independence marked a turning point in European history.

  • Did you know that the Greek War of Independence lasted until 1829?

  • The Greek War of Independence began in 1821, aiming to free Greece from Ottoman rule.

  • During the Greek War of Independence, many battles were fought to secure freedom from Turkish control.

Synonyms

War of Greek Independence
vsGreek War of Independence
7.7

A war from 1821 to 1829 in which Greeks fight to become independent from Ottoman rule

focuses on the result, creating a sovereign state without naming foreign backers

Surface Forms

Greek War of Independence singular
Greek Wars of Independence plural

Morphology

Greek + war + of + independence

The phrase is fully compositional: 'Greek' (pertaining to Greece) + 'war' (armed conflict) + 'independence' (freedom from control) yields 'a war fought by Greeks to achieve independence.' This follows a common noun + of + noun pattern found cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

Greek War of Independence names the time when the Greek people rose up in a war from 1821 to 1829 to win their independence from Ottoman Turkish rule. So, the phrase means the conflict that made Greece a free, independent country.