noun
- Plural of enosis; the union or unification of Greek-speaking peoples or territories, especially the historical movement for union between Greece and Cyprus.
Usage: historical; political; often capitalized when referring to the specific Greek-Cypriot movement
Examples
- The enosises of various Greek city-states were rare in ancient history.
- Political movements for enosises between Greece and Cyprus dominated mid-20th century discourse.
- Historians debate the feasibility of multiple enosises across the Mediterranean.
- The concept of enosises reflected nationalist aspirations among Greek populations.