Ancient Greek and Modern Greek, or Just Greek

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Pages: 95-108
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/ILYQ4443

Abstract:

The paper deals with the Greek language question as well as the specific historic development of the Greek language. Special attention is paid to diglossia and the problems it brings about. The study highlights the points of view of the proponents of Dimotiki and Katharevousa, their contribution to the development of the language question and the theory of the unity of the Greek language. Last but not least, the paper also raises the issue of the arguments concerning the name of the Greek language (Dimotiki or Modern Greek) and its teaching.

Keywords:

language tradition; language-specific features; language question; diglossia; Ancient Greek; Modern Greek

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