What does "classical greek" mean?

The form of the Ancient Greek language used during the classical period of Greek literature: approximately 600 to 300 BCE.

Classical greek

Common synonyms include: ancient greek, ancient greek language, ancient greeks, attic, attic greek pronunciation, attic greek texts.

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Noun

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The form of the Ancient Greek language used during the classical period of Greek literature: approximately 600 to 300 BCE. uncountable
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the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia wordnet