Karamanlis

American  

[kahr-uh-mahn-lis, kah-rah-mahn-lees] / ˌkɑr əˈmɑn lɪs, ˌkɑ rɑˈmɑn lis /

noun

1. Konstantinos 1907–98, Greek politician: prime minister 1955–63, 1974–80; president 1980–85, 1990–95.

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Karamanlis British  

/ karamanˈlis /

noun

1. Konstantinos (kɔnstanˈtinɔs). 1907–98, Greek statesman; prime minister of Greece (1955–58; 1958–61; 1961–63; 1974–80): president of Greece (1980–85; 1990–95)

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Example Sentences

Two former ministers, including ex-transport minister Kostas Karamanlis were also referred to justice by parliament but face only misdemeanour charges at present.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The transport minister, Kostas Karamanlis, also resigned as a "sign of respect" for the people who had died.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2023

Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigned following the crash, his replacement tasked with setting up an independent inquiry looking into the causes of the accident.

From Washington Times • Mar. 2, 2023

The prime minister said that he had appointed Giorgos Gerapetritis, who is a close aide, as a temporary successor to Mr. Karamanlis.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2023

Karamanlis said he had made “every effort” to improve a railway system that had been “in a state that doesn’t befit the 21st century.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2023