Venizelos

[ ve-nee-ze-laws ]

/ ˌvɛ niˈzɛ lɔs /

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noun

E·leu·the·rios

[e-lef-the-ryaws], /ˌɛ lɛfˈθɛ ryɔs/, 1864–1936, prime minister of Greece 1910–15, 1917–20, 1928–33.

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How to use Venizelos in a sentence

“Increased popularity means greater responsibility,” the visibly angry socialist leader, Evangelos Venizelos, later declared.
Greece on the Brink of Financial Abyss as Syriza Party Weighs Default|John Psaropoulos|May 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Venizelos was the first party leader to react to the result.
Greek Election Deepens Political Chaos and Prospect of Default|John Psaropoulos|May 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Antonis Samaras of the New Democracy Party and Evangelos Venizelos of the PASOK are the best-known candidates.
Greece’s Elections in May Will Not Solve the Country’s Many Crises Nor Heal Disunity|Barbie Latza Nadeau|April 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
There are reports that Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos could replace Papandreou as prime minister.
Greek Coalition in Crisis||November 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Venizelos has said elections could be held once the bailout was secured.
Greek Coalition in Crisis||November 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Venizelos soon showed the politicians that he could not be frightened, controlled, or bribed.
The World War and What was Behind It|Louis P. Benezet
Few countries in Europe were as well managed as was Greece with Venizelos as its prime minister.
The World War and What was Behind It|Louis P. Benezet
Venizelos, once more prime minister as a result of this election, ordered the Greek army to be mobilized.
The World War and What was Behind It|Louis P. Benezet
Many people felt that this combination would never have been possible without the far-seeing wisdom of of Venizelos.
The World War and What was Behind It|Louis P. Benezet
Several thousands of the Greek troops, following the leadership of Venizelos, deserted the king and joined the allies.
The World War and What was Behind It|Louis P. Benezet

British Dictionary definitions for Venizelos

Venizélos

/ (Greek vɛniˈzɛlɔs) /

noun

Eleuthérios (ɛˌlɛfθɛˈriɔs). 1864–1936, Greek statesman, who greatly extended Greek territory: prime minister (1910–15; 1917–20; 1924; 1928–32; 1933)

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