In Roman usage, a petty or insignificant Greek person; a diminutive or contemptuous term for a Greek.
From Latin 'Graeculus,' a diminutive of 'Graecus' formed with the suffix '-ulus.' Romans used this term disparagingly to suggest a minor or unimportant Greek, reflecting Roman attitudes of superiority.
Romans loved this insult—'Graeculus' appeared in their literature and graffiti as a way to mock Greek philosophers and merchants as overly talkative and untrustworthy, showing how ancient prejudices worked much like modern stereotypes.
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