Native to or an inhabitant of ancient or modern Greece or person of Greek descent; also the language and culture. Modern Greek is an Indo-European language, spoken in Greece and by Greek Cypriots; also by people of Greek descent, especially in Canada, the US, and Australia.
1. A native or inhabitant of Greece; SYN. Hellene.
2. The Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages; SYN. Hellenic, Hellenic language.