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

Announcing his resignation, Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis stated: "When something so tragic happens, it is impossible to continue and pretend it didn't happen."

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2023

Kostas A. Karamanlis, the Greek transport minister, announced hours after the crash that he would resign, saying in a statement that “when something so tragic happens, it’s impossible to continue as if nothing had happened.”

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2023

Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigned Wednesday, saying he felt it was his “duty” to step down “as a basic indication of respect for the memory of the people who died so unfairly.”

From Washington 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