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When do you capitalize the word Greek?

You capitalize "Greek" when it refers to:

* The people: "The Greeks have a rich history and culture."

* The language: "I'm learning to read ancient Greek."

* The culture: "Greek mythology is fascinating."

* The country: "Greece is a beautiful country."

* Formal titles: "Professor of Greek History"

You don't capitalize "Greek" when:

* It's used as an adjective describing something: "We had Greek food for dinner."

* It's used as a general term for something associated with Greece: "The architecture is in a Greek style."

Here are some examples:

* Capitalized: "The Greek philosopher Socrates was known for his wisdom."

* Not Capitalized: "We visited Greece and ate delicious Greek food."

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