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Meanings of greeks in English
Ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus, Albania, Italy, Turkey, Egypt and, to a lesser extent, other countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
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Examples for "hellenes"
Examples for "hellenes"
1
The Hellenes were fighting the Persians in the pass for their Fatherland.
2
The other Hellenes wondered at the strength and stability of his work.
3
At first he thought that the ships were those of the Hellenes.
4
But all the same was the outlook of those Hellenes blackly pessimistic.
5
For this reason they always encamped at a distance from the Hellenes.
1
The Greek people-thepeasants and burghers-werestill patriots, though ill-trained and misdirected.
2
The Greek people have said that enough is enough, Europe must change course.
3
The Greek people are due to vote in new elections on June 17.
4
The Greek people should not be afraid, he said in the early hours.
5
The Greek people might well punish Tsipras if he forced a third election.
Usage of greeks in English
1
For the jews require a sign, and the greeks seek after wisdom.
2
That said, Greeks have been through crisis; they know what it is.
3
I believe Greeks living abroad should have the right to vote Yes.
4
Moreover, Greeks' sense of indignation after years of austerity could be exacerbated.
5
Greeks and Trojans may fight for the quince; neither shall have it
6
Will the Greeks overthrow the technocratic power of Greece and the EU?
7
In architecture, in sculpture, and in painting the Greeks attained absolute perfection.
8
Now they must hope the Greeks can bear a gift in return.
9
It was also a period of crisis for Greeks, Jews and Muslims.
10
The sentry on duty watching the Greeks will be in the way.
11
The following were the Greeks who awaited the Persians in this position.
12
When Greeks go abroad they often flourish in efficient and modern institutions.
13
Late on Friday night the Greeks came bearing gifts for Fine Gael.
14
The tact of the Greeks in matters of this kind was infallible.
15
The chief towns in Lucania and Bruttium were settled by the Greeks.
16
The Israelites had their golden Calf; the Greeks had their golden Jupiter.