Papadopoulos

American  

[pap-uh-dop-uh-luhs, pah-pah-daw-poo-laws] / ˌpæp əˈdɒp ə ləs, ˌpɑ pɑˈdɔ pu lɔs /

noun

1. George, 1919–99, Greek military leader and dictator (1967–74).

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Papadopoulos British  

/ ˌpæpəˈdɒpələs, papaˈðɔpulɔs /

noun

1. Georgios. 1919–99, Greek army officer and statesman; prime minister (1967–73) and president (1973) in Greece's military government

2. Tassos Nikolaou. 1934–2008, Cypriot politician: president of Cyprus from 2003

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Example Sentences

Along with Flynn, the most triumphant figure in this category is perhaps George Papadopoulos.

From Slate

Vassilios Papadopoulos, interim dean of USC’s school of social work for the last 18 months, said when he initially studied the school’s books, it seemed clear the only way forward was ending the relationship with 2U.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, as he escorts Ed Papadopoulos, a young meter reader, down to the basement, Baumgartner takes a tumble.

From Los Angeles Times

The campus expects to hire six new faculty members as it expands the program to 250 students, said Panayiotis Papadopoulos, director of aerospace programs in the engineering college who led development of the major.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 400 undergraduates are involved in various aerospace-related clubs that build rockets, research flying vehicles, promote career opportunities and other activities, Papadopoulos said.

From Los Angeles Times