graeco roman
/ˌɡriːkoʊˈroʊmən/
adjective
- Relating to the ancient Greek and Roman cultures, especially their art, architecture, or literature.
- The museum has a large collection of Graeco-Roman sculptures.
- Many modern ideas about democracy come from Graeco-Roman philosophy.
- Graeco-Roman architecture often features columns and domes.
- Describing a style of wrestling that forbids holds below the waist, popular in the Olympic Games.
- The coach taught them the rules of Graeco-Roman wrestling before the match.
- Graeco-Roman wrestling requires great upper body strength.
- He won a gold medal in Graeco-Roman wrestling at the Olympics.
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