Romans vs. Greeks — What's the Difference?

A narrative poem or a prose tale in medieval French literature.

Participants in the ancient Olympic Games.

A novel.

Citizens or inhabitants of modern Greece.

A native, inhabitant, or citizen of ancient or modern Rome.

Speakers of the Greek language.

The Italian language as spoken in Rome.

The Greeks or Hellenes (; Greek: Έλληνες, Éllines [ˈelines]) are an ethnic group native to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions, namely Greece, Cyprus, Albania, Italy, Turkey, Egypt and, to a lesser extent, other countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world.Greek colonies and communities have been historically established on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea, but the Greek people have always been centered on the Aegean and Ionian seas, where the Greek language has been spoken since the Bronze Age.

One belonging to the Roman Catholic Church.

The Indo-European language of the Greeks.

Roman Roman print or typestyle.

Greek language and literature from the middle of the eighth century BC to the end of the third century AD, especially the Attic Greek of the fifth and fourth centuries BC.

Romans (used with a sing. verb) See Table at Bible.

A native or inhabitant of Greece.

Of or relating to ancient or modern Rome or its people or culture.

A person of Greek ancestry.

Of or relating to the Roman Empire.

(Informal) A member of a fraternity or sorority that has its name composed of Greek letters.

Of, relating to, or composed in the Latin language.

(Informal) Something that is unintelligible

Of or using the Latin alphabet.

Of or relating to Greece or its people, language, or culture.

Of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

Plural of greek

Of or being an architectural style developed by the ancient Romans and characterized by the round arch as chief structural element, the vault, concrete masonry construction, and classical ornamentation.

The people of ancient Greece.

Roman Of or being a typestyle characterized by upright letters having serifs and vertical lines thicker than horizontal lines.

Creators of iconic myths and legends.

A New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

The Greeks were the inhabitants of ancient Greece, renowned for their city-states and culture.

Greeks originated from Greece, in southeastern Europe.

The Romans were the people of ancient Rome, known for creating the Roman Empire.

Some prominent Greek gods include Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon.

Yes, the Romans were profoundly influenced by Greek culture, leading to the Hellenistic period.

Notable Roman structures include the Colosseum, aqueducts, and Roman roads.

Yes, the Romans worshipped gods like Jupiter, Mars, and Venus.

Romans hailed from Rome, located in present-day Italy.

The Romans spoke Latin.

The Greeks spoke Greek.

Greeks contributed vastly to philosophy, arts, theater, and pioneered many scientific principles.

Both civilizations laid the groundwork for modern governance, arts, science, and philosophy.

Although distinct, Roman mythology was heavily influenced by Greek myths.

While Greeks (especially Athens) introduced early democratic systems, Romans had a republic and later an empire.

During the Hellenistic period, there was a fusion of Greek and Latin in various domains.