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What is Greek called today?

What is Greek called today? The official name is Hellenic Republic, or in Greek, it’s pronounced something like “Elliniki Dimocratia”. However, Greeks refer to the country as “Ellatha” (with “th” as in “the”), which is the modern form of the word “Hellas”, the country of the “Hellenes” (Greeks).

The Hellenic Republic, as it is formally known, encompasses the rich history and cultural heritage of Greece. From ancient times, Greece has been referred to as “Hellas” by its people, a term that has evolved into the modern “Ellatha” in Greek. This name encapsulates the essence of the country, representing the land of the Hellenes, or Greeks, with its storied past and contributions to civilization.

In contemporary usage, when discussing Greece in the Greek language, one would commonly use the term “Ellatha”. This term has its roots in the ancient concept of “Hellas”, a name that has persisted through the centuries to embody the identity of Greece and its people. So, while the official title is the Hellenic Republic, the colloquial and more traditional name for Greece among its citizens is “Ellatha”, reflecting the enduring connection to its ancient roots.

(Response: Today, Greek is called “Ellatha” by Greeks, which is the modern form of the ancient term “Hellas”. The official name for Greece is the Hellenic Republic.)