Definitions

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  • proper noun A transliteration of a male given name used in Greece.

Etymologies

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From Ancient Greek Στυλιανός (Stulianos, "someone firm"), from στῦλος (stulos, "pole").

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Examples

  • It wasn't immediately clear what plans Mr. Haji-Ioannou, who is widely known as Stelios, has for the new airline.

    EasyJet, Founder in New Flap Kaveri Niththyananthan 2011

  • When Stelios protested, Ryanair ran more ads proposing to settle the issue by a sumo wrestling match or a foot race, and calling Stelios a "chicken."

    Ryanair Pays Libel Award To easyJet Founder 2010

  • When Stelios protested, Ryanair ran more ads proposing to settle the issue by a sumo wrestling match or a foot race, and calling Stelios a "chicken."

    daytondailynews.com - News 2010

  • It continues to be embroiled in a spat with founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou , who is calling for even higher dividends.

    EasyJet to Pay Dividend as Profits Soar Kaveri Niththyananthan 2011

  • A former England football mascot who walked into Wembley stadium with David Beckham in 2007, Sebbage, from Tadley, Hampshire, died almost instantly after being knifed by 21-year-old taxi driver Stelios Morfis.

    I share grief for stabbed Briton, says suspect's mother 2011

  • Granitsas@dowjones.com, Costas Paris at costas.paris@dowjones.com and Stelios Bouras at Stelios.

    Greeks Struggle to Resolve Their Differences Alkman Granitsas 2012

  • Write to Noémie Bisserbe at noemie.bisserbe@dowjones.com or Stelios Bouras at stelios.bouras@dowjones.com

    Greece's Emporiki Bank Gets Cash Boost From Parent Noémie Bisserbe 2012

  • LONDON — EasyJet PLC said Monday it has resolved a long-running, two-year brand license dispute with easyGroup IP, which will see the airline keep its "easyJet" name and founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou lose his right to appoint himself to the board.

    EasyJet Resolves Dispute With Founder Kaveri Niththyananthan 2010

  • LONDON— EasyJet PLC founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou and his family are set to pocket more than £70 million $108.5 million after the airline raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year and said it would pay shareholders £190 million in dividends.

    EasyJet Founder to Reap Windfall Kaveri Niththyananthan 2011

  • I can't sleep, Stevie Stelios, my son, can't sleep.

    I share grief for stabbed Briton, says suspect's mother 2011

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