Archaic Greek

adjective

Of or pertaining to a period in Ancient Greek history that lasted from c. 700–500 BC.

Meanings

adjectiveArchaic Greek (not comparable)
  1. historicalnot comparableOf or pertaining to a period in Ancient Greek history that lasted from c. 700–500 BC.
  2. not comparablehuman sciencesOf or pertaining to the Archaic Greek language.
proper noun
  1. human sciencesThe early form of the Greek language that was spoken from c. 800–500 BC.
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APA

Archaic Greek. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Archaic%20Greek

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“Archaic Greek.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Archaic%20Greek. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Archaic Greek,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Archaic%20Greek.

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