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Definition of Romaic
1. Adjective. Relating to modern Greece or its inhabitants or its language.
2. Noun. The modern Greek vernacular.
Definition of Romaic
1. a. Of or relating to modern Greece, and especially to its language.
Definition of Romaic
1. Proper noun. (obsolete) The modern Greek language. ¹
2. Adjective. (obsolete) Of or pertaining to modern Greece, its inhabitants, or its language. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Romaic
1. Of or relating to modern Greece, and especially to its language. The modern Greek language, now usually called by the Greeks Hellenic or Neo-Hellenic. The Greeks at the time of the capture of Constantinople were proud of being "Romai^oi, or Romans . . . Hence the term Romaic was the name given to the popular language. . . . The Greek language is now spoken of as the Hellenic language. Origin: NGr., cf. F. Romaique. See Roman. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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