Romaic

noun

Ro·​ma·​ic rō-ˈmā-ik How to pronounce Romaic (audio)
: the modern Greek vernacular
Romaic adjective

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek Rhōmaiikos, from Greek Rhōmaïkos Roman, from Rhōmē Rome

First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Romaic was in 1723

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Cite this Entry

“Romaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Romaic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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