What Are People from Greece Called?

The people of Greece are called Greeks (or Hellenes — Έλληνες — in their own language).

Terminology

• Greek: English demonym for citizens, ethnic group, or language.
• Hellenic Republic: Official country name (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία).
• Hellas (Ελλάς): Native name for Greece.

Identity Layers

• Citizenship: Legal nationality.
• Ethnicity: Shared ancestry, culture, language (Greek).
• Diaspora: Millions worldwide (US, Australia, Germany, Canada, etc.) identify as Greek.

Historical Depth

Greek civilization spans 3,500+ years (Mycenaean, Classical, Hellenistic, Byzantine, Ottoman, modern). The continuity of language and identity is exceptional.

So: a person from Greece is a Greek — heir to one of humanity's oldest continuous cultures.