Modern Greek

noun

1. the Greek language since c1500. : ModGk, Mod. Gk.

Modern Greek

noun

1. the Greek language since about 1453 ad (the fall of Byzantium) Compare Demotic Katharevusa

Word History and Origins

Origin of Modern Greek¹

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

Sitaridou's most important findings include the conclusion that Romeyka descends from Hellenistic Greek not Medieval Greek, making it distinct from other Modern Greek dialects.

From Science Daily

Then he plucked a slim paperback off a nearby shelf—“A Modern Greek Reader for Beginners,” by J. T. Pring—bent over it till his eyes were inches from the page, and started to translate.

From The New Yorker

Modern Greeks look back with pride on the period as a high point in their history.

From Seattle Times

Professors and instructors teach a wide variety of different languages, from Chinese to Modern Greek, Swahili to Spanish.

From Seattle Times

Modern Greek definitely put the adult into adult education.

From Salon