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Papandreou

[ pah-puh n-drey-oo ]

/ ˌpɑ pənˈdreɪ u /

noun

An·dre·as [ahn-drey-uh s] /ɑnˈdreɪ əs/, (George),1919–1996, Greek political leader: premier 1981–89 (son of George Papandreou).

George,1888–1968, Greek statesman: premier 1944, 1963–65.

Example sentences from the Web for papandreou

Regardless of the result, Papandreou seems destined for indefinite—and perhaps permanent—political exile.

Bromance Subplot to Greek Crisis |David A. Graham |November 5, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Sources had told the BBC that Papandreou will resign after an emergency cabinet meeting today.

Greek Coalition in Crisis | |November 5, 2011 |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
When news of the talks leaked to the press, however, Papandreou abruptly pulled out, spurring a round of bitter recriminations.

Bromance Subplot to Greek Crisis |David A. Graham |November 5, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

Pals since their high-school days at a tony Athens prep school, Samaras and Papandreou formed an unlikely friendship.

Bromance Subplot to Greek Crisis |David A. Graham |November 5, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for papandreou

Papandreou

/ (ˌpæpənˈdreɪuː, Greek papanˈðrɛu) /

noun

Andreas (George) (anˈdrɛas). 1919–96, Greek economist and socialist politician; prime minister (1981–89; 1993–96)