Definition

Proper noun: - The official name of the country Greece: "Hellenic Republic" is the formal, official name for the nation-state commonly known as Greece. It is located in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula.

Usage

The term "Hellenic Republic" is used primarily in formal, official, and diplomatic contexts. In everyday conversation, the country is almost always referred to as "Greece." - The ambassador from the Hellenic Republic will attend the summit. - The official name of the country is the Hellenic Republic.

Advanced Usage

• In legal and treaty documents: The formal name "Hellenic Republic" is standard in international law, treaties, and official agreements.
  • The treaty was signed between the Italian Republic and the Hellenic Republic.

Variants and Related Words

• Greece (Proper noun): The common, short name for the Hellenic Republic.
  • We are vacationing in Greece next summer.
• Hellenic (Adjective): Pertaining to Greece, its people, or its culture, especially ancient Greece.
  • The museum has a superb collection of Hellenic art.

Synonyms

• Greece: The most common synonym.
• Ellada: The native name for Greece in modern Greek (Ελλάδα).

Noun

1. a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil