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Metaxas

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[muh-tak-suhs, me-tah-ksahs] / məˈtæk səs, ˌmɛ tɑˈksɑs /

noun

  1. Joannes 1871–1941, Greek general and political leader: dictator 1936–40.


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Most of the men had been arrested years earlier during anti-Communist raids by the police of Greek dictator Ioannis Metaxas.

From Barron's Feb. 17, 2026

Both Metaxas and Carson grew in prominence from those speeches.

From Slate Feb. 2, 2023

Mr. Metaxas, Mr. Gorka and Mr. Kirk have contracts with the company, which is also hosting the Battleground Talkers trip.

From New York Times Oct. 17, 2022

Then, Schenck said, "People like Eric Metaxas started coming around…I would see Ben Carson there."

From Salon Feb. 3, 2021

The third party made the demand for a constitution their primary object; and as this party was led by Metaxas, Londos, Church, Palamidhis, and Mansolas, it was soon joined by the majority.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 by Various

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