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Santorini

American  
[san-tuh-ree-nee, sahn-daw-ree-nee] / ˌsæn təˈri ni, ˌsɑn dɔˈri ni /
Also Santorin

noun

  1. a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades group, 30 sq. mi. (78 sq. km)

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As the magma shifted, Santorini gradually sank back down.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

At the start of 2025, Santorini and nearby parts of the Aegean Sea were rattled by tens of thousands of earthquakes.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

Like Santorini, Milos is a volcanic isle that is home to one of Greece's most unique beaches, Sarakiniko.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

"The very existence of our islands is threatened," they warned in a resolution initiated by the mayor of Santorini, Nikos Zorzos.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Count Francesco Santorini helped me at this pinch with excellent advice.

From The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First by Gozzi, Carlo

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