"Greek house" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Greek houses [plural]
Etymology: From the Greek letters used in the names of fraternities and sororities. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Greek house (plural Greek houses)
  1. (chiefly US) A building in which the members of a fraternity or sorority reside or meet, especially one located on or near the campus of a college or university. Wikipedia link: fraternity house Tags: US Categories (topical): Housing Synonyms: chapter house Hypernyms: house

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