enosis (Meaning)

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enosis (n)

the union of Greece and Cyprus (which is the goal of a group of Greek Cypriots)

Synonyms & Antonyms of enosis

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enosis Sentence Examples

  1. The goal of enosis was to unite Cyprus with Greece.
  2. The desire for enosis originated from the concept of pan-Hellenism.
  3. The movement for enosis gained momentum following the Greek War of Independence.
  4. The British, who ruled Cyprus at the time, opposed enosis.
  5. Greek Cypriots organized many protests and demonstrations in support of enosis.
  6. The Greek military junta believed that enosis was a justifiable goal.
  7. The Turkish Cypriots, however, strongly opposed enosis.
  8. The fear of enosis led to the formation of Turkish resistance groups.
  9. The enosis referendum in 1950 resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of union with Greece.
  10. The United Nations ultimately rejected the idea of enosis.

FAQs About the word enosis

the union of Greece and Cyprus (which is the goal of a group of Greek Cypriots)

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The goal of enosis was to unite Cyprus with Greece.

The desire for enosis originated from the concept of pan-Hellenism.

The movement for enosis gained momentum following the Greek War of Independence.

The British, who ruled Cyprus at the time, opposed enosis.