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Middle Greek

Middle Greek

9.9
A form of Greek spoken and written from about 600 to 1200 AD between Ancient and Modern Greek
  • noun
translation icon : griego medio
  • Scholars study Middle Greek to learn about the language of the Byzantine Empire.

Examples

  • The development of Middle Greek influenced later forms of the Greek language.

  • Many religious texts from the period are written in Middle Greek.

  • The Middle Greek period is fascinating for linguists.

  • Many scholars study Middle Greek to understand its evolution.

  • Many religious texts from the period are written in Middle Greek.

  • Scholars study Middle Greek to learn about the language of the Byzantine Empire.

  • The development of Middle Greek influenced later forms of the Greek language.

Synonyms

Medieval Greek language
vsMiddle Greek
9.9

A form of Greek spoken and written from about 600 to 1200 AD

is the historical stage between ancient and modern language forms
Byzantine Greek
vsMiddle Greek
  • Specialized
9.9

A form of Greek used in the Byzantine Empire from about 600 to 1200

is described as the historical stage bridging ancient and modern forms
Byzantine Greek language
vsMiddle Greek
  • Specialized
9.9

A form of Greek spoken and written in the Byzantine Empire from about 600 to 1200

is the linguistic stage located between ancient and modern usages
Medieval Greek
vsMiddle Greek
9.9

A form of Greek used from about 600 to 1200 AD in books and letters

is the same historical stage but defined as between ancient and modern forms

Surface Forms

Middle Greek singular
Middle Greeks plural

Morphology

middle + Greek

The meaning is directly compositional: 'middle' (an intermediate historical stage) combined with 'Greek' (the language) yields 'the intermediate/historical stage of the Greek language.' This naming pattern (e.g., Middle English) is cross-linguistically and cross-disciplinarily common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Middle Greek is the form of Greek spoken and written in the 'middle' time between Ancient and Modern Greek, about 600 to 1200 AD. That's why the word Middle helps you remember it sits between the older and the newer language.