Ancient Greek
[ˈeɪn.ʃənt ɡriːk]
noun
Grego Antigo
1. The Greek language as spoken and written in ancient Greece, particularly from around the 8th century BCE to the 4th century CE
Ancient Greek is the language of Homer's epics and Plato's philosophical works.
O Grego Antigo é a língua dos épicos de Homero e das obras filosóficas de Platão.
2. The civilization, culture, and people of ancient Greece
Ancient Greek philosophy laid the foundations for Western thought.
A filosofia Grega Antiga estabeleceu as bases do pensamento ocidental.
3. Relating to or characteristic of ancient Greece, its language, culture, or civilization
The ancient Greek alphabet is still used today in mathematics and science.
O alfabeto Grego Antigo ainda é usado hoje em dia na matemática e nas ciências.
Ancient Greek is foundational to Western education and cultural heritage. In both Brazil and the USA, studying Ancient Greek is considered part of a classical education, particularly in universities and prestigious secondary schools. The language is studied for its influence on philosophy, literature, science, and medicine. In Brazil, classical education including Ancient Greek is associated with intellectual prestige, while in the USA it is often pursued in liberal arts colleges and graduate programs in classics, philosophy, and philology.
Related Idioms & Phrases
It's all Greek to me - meaning something is incomprehensible (Este é grego para mim)
Greek gift - something that appears beneficial but is actually harmful (presente grego)
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