More than 50.000 Greek words in English language
Greek is undoubtedly a language of special importance that has been used for centuries to express and refine philosophical and scientific concepts.
updated 12:35 PM GMT, Mar 1, 2022
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Scroll down to listen to the music.
The Latin alphabet derives from Greek Chalcidian
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