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Cypriot Greek vs Standard Modern Greek

Compare two dialects of Greek side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Kypriaki

The Greek of Cyprus, distinct from Standard Modern Greek in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Preserves a number of medieval features.

Spoken in: Cyprus
Approximate centre: 35.17°, 33.36°

Standard Modern Greek

Demotic Greek

The Athens-based standard of modern Greek, derived from the Demotic vernacular and codified in the late 20th century.

Spoken in: Greece
Approximate centre: 37.98°, 23.73°

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DialectCypriot GreekThe Greek of Cyprus, distinct from Standard Modern Greek in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Preserves a number of medieval features.DialectStandard Modern GreekThe Athens-based standard of modern Greek, derived from the Demotic vernacular and codified in the late 20th century.CompareCappadocian Greek vs Cypriot Greek AtlasExplore the atlasRead the full picture of Greek and the dialects within it.