Makarios III

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A Greek Orthodox church leader who became the first president of independent Cyprus

proper noun

: Makarios III

Makarios III played a crucial role in leading Cyprus to independence from British rule.

Examples

The presidency of Makarios III was marked by significant political and religious influence.
Many streets and schools in Cyprus are named after Makarios III in recognition of his contributions.
Archbishop Makarios III played a crucial role in Cyprus's independence.
Did Makarios III influence the political landscape of Cyprus?
Makarios III was a prominent figure in the political history of Cyprus, serving as its first president after independence.
The legacy of Makarios III continues to be celebrated in Cyprus today for his leadership during a transformative period.
As the Archbishop of Cyprus, Makarios III played an important role in both the church and the nation's politics.

Surface Forms

Makarios III main

Morphology

Makarios + III

‘Makarios’ is a proper name with no lexical meaning available to an average learner and ‘III’ only indicates ‘the third’; together they signal a person’s name but give no information about his office or historical role. Knowing the constituents does not allow a B1 learner to infer that he was a Greek Orthodox bishop, Archbishop of Cyprus, or first president, so the expression is referentially opaque.

Etymology

Makarios III was a bishop in the Greek church who became the first president of Cyprus. The name Makarios means 'blessed' in Greek, which helps you remember that he was both a religious leader and a national leader.