Holiday Greek

Holiday Greek

24 Expressions

13. Αλήτης

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Dr Andreas Matthias
Dec 12, 2025
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Pronunciation: A-lí-tis

Literal Translation: Vagabond, tramp, bum.

Meaning & Explanation:
Alítis is a word with a fascinating duality, where tone and context are everything. Its primary, literal meaning is negative, referring to a vagrant, a troublemaker, or someone from the streets with no respectable place in society.

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