The research reveals that Aromanians in Greece experience significant cultural assimilation, impacting their identity and language use. Studies show that since the early 20th century, more than 60% have shifted to Greek monolingualism.

The paper examines the Ottoman decline and subsequent nation-building that marginalized Aromanian distinctiveness. Events around the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913 notably affected their demographic and socio-cultural landscape.

Aromanian features a complex dialectal variation, with significant loans from Greek and Slavic languages. Approximately 10% of Aromanian vocabulary is derived from these languages due to historical interactions.

The study identifies that the Aromanian population in Greece has dwindled to around 40,000 by 2004, down from estimates of 100,000 in the mid-20th century. This decline results from urban migration and cultural assimilation.

The findings highlight ongoing debates about minority recognition, with Aromanians often excluded from official minority protections. The research underscores that only 17% of local authorities recognize Aromanian heritage rights.