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Are Greek Latin and Hebrew dead languages?

Here's a breakdown of the "dead" language status of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew:

* Greek:

* Ancient Greek: Technically considered dead. While it's not spoken as a daily language, it's still used in academia and religious contexts.

* Modern Greek: Very much alive! It's the official language of Greece and Cyprus, and is spoken by millions.

* Latin:

* Classical Latin: Dead. It's primarily used in academia, religious settings, and some specialized fields.

* Vulgar Latin: The ancestor of Romance languages like Spanish, French, Italian, etc. While Vulgar Latin itself is extinct, its descendants are thriving.

* Hebrew:

* Biblical Hebrew: Dead. It's primarily used for religious study and the reading of the Torah.

* Modern Hebrew: Very much alive! It was revived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is the official language of Israel, spoken by millions.

In short:

* Ancient Greek and Classical Latin are considered "dead" because they are not spoken as everyday languages.

* Modern Greek and Modern Hebrew are very much alive and vibrant languages with millions of speakers.

The term "dead language" is often debated. Even though these languages are not spoken as daily languages, they continue to be studied, used in specific contexts, and have a lasting impact on other languages.

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