noun
- People who are from Greece or of Greek descent.
- Members of Greek-letter social fraternities and sororities.
Usage: Plural of Greek; typically capitalized
Usage: Informal; primarily used in North American college contexts
Examples
- Many Greeks emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century.
- The ancient Greeks made significant contributions to philosophy and mathematics.
- She joined the Greeks during her first year of college.
- Greeks at the university organize community service events.
- The restaurant serves traditional food prepared by Greeks from Athens.
- It's all Greek to me—I don't understand what they're saying.