Greekness
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- noun
- /ˈɡriːk.nəs/
- Perceived enemies of Greekness have been systematically attacked for their views or, in the case of immigrants, for their very existence on this rugged patch of earth called Greece.
Examples
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In either case, the Greekness of the statue was stressed.
Academic text (2014) -
The twentieth century is perhaps less dependent on classical antiquity for its innovations than earlier centuries have been, but calls for a return to some aspect of Greekness, or laments about the unlikelihood of such a return, are not unfamiliar even at a historical moment deeply suspicious of Helenophilia.
Academic text (1998) -
The Greekness of the ancient pottery was evident in its intricate designs and colors.
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She embraces her Greekness by celebrating traditional festivals and cooking authentic dishes.
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Many artists draw inspiration from the Greekness of classical literature and architecture.
Synonyms
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Customs, traditions, and history from Greece, like festivals and food
How Greek
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Greekness is simply Greek plus the ending -ness, where -ness means 'state' or 'quality', just like in kindness or happiness, so Greekness is the 'state of being Greek' and describes someone's Greek character or origin.