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New Greek language

New Greek language

4.9
The Greek language spoken and written from the Middle Ages to today, also called Modern Greek
  • noun
translation icon : idioma griego moderno
  • The New Greek language has evolved considerably from its ancient predecessor.

Examples

  • She studied the New Greek language at university to better understand modern Greek culture.

  • Many students are learning the New Greek language at university.

  • Courses in the New Greek language are now widely available online.

  • The New Greek language has evolved significantly over the centuries.

  • Many students are learning the New Greek language at university to engage with contemporary literature.

  • Courses in the New Greek language provide insights into the country's rich historical heritage.

  • Understanding the New Greek language helps in appreciating modern Greek poetry and songs.

Synonyms

Modern Greek
vsNew Greek language
1 4.5

The Greek language spoken and written since the late Middle Ages

is the standard label for that same historical form
Modern Greek language
vsNew Greek language
4.2

The form of Greek spoken and written in Greece and Cyprus today

covers the same modern form rather than ancient or medieval
New Greek
vsNew Greek language
5.7

The Greek language people speak and write today

emphasizes present usage rather than older historical stages
Romaic language
vsNew Greek language
  • Archaic
9.9

A common form of Greek spoken since the late Middle Ages

is the current general term without the old naming connotation
Romaic
vsNew Greek language
  • Archaic
9.9

A modern everyday form of the Greek language used instead of ancient Greek

is the neutral historical label for spoken and written forms
Demotic language
vsNew Greek language
9.9

Most people use the everyday form of Greek when they speak and write

covers both everyday vernacular and more formal written forms

Surface Forms

New Greek language singular
New Greek languages plural

Morphology

new + Greek + language

The phrase is directly compositional: 'new' (modern/recent) modifies 'Greek language', so a learner can infer it refers to Modern Greek. This modern/ language-name pattern is cross-linguistically common, making the meaning predictable for a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

New Greek language comes from calling the modern form of Greek the 'new' version after many changes from ancient times. So it simply means the Greek people speak and write from the late medieval period to today.