Greek A-Level
Katharevousa
What Katharevousa means in Greek A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Katharevousa
The 'purified' form of Modern Greek, intended to bridge the gap between Ancient and Modern Greek, used officially until 1976.
Topics that use Katharevousa
- Listening, Reading and Writing in Greek (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Katharevousa in the exam
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