Greece Definition & Meaning

greece
noun
  1. a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
  2. ancient Greece; a country of city-states (especially Athens and Sparta) that reached its peak in the fifth century BCE

"Greece" in song lyrics

See how greece is used in real songs:

  • "yo where you been China Africa Greece"
    Aceyalone — Makeba
  • "Prehistoric ages and the days of ancient Greece"
    Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force — Renegades of Funk
  • "me and shareef, we stronger than pillars in greece"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Henry VIII

Usage tips for "greece"

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