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Definition Grexit in British English

Grexit noun

noun
1

the possibility of Greece leaving the Eurozone (=the group of European Union states that use the euro as their official currency). A blend of the words 'Greece' and 'exit'.

Example

With the Greek election of 25 January fast approaching, ‪‎Grexit‬ has quietly crept up the EU's agenda.

Definition Grexit in British English