evzone

[ ev-zohn ]

noun

1. a member of an elite infantry corps in the Greek army.

evzone

/ ˈɛvzəʊn /

noun

1. a soldier in an elite Greek infantry regiment

Word History and Origins

Origin of evzone¹

1895–1900; < Modern Greek eúzōnos, Greek: well girt (i.e., well equipped). See eu-, zone

Word History and Origins

Origin of evzone¹

C19: from Modern Greek, from Greek euzōnos literally: well-girt, from eu- + zōne girdle

Example Sentences

An early photograph, taken during Philip’s childhood, recalled his country of birth, showing the young prince in the distinctive cap and embroidered waistcoat of the Evzone Guard, a ceremonial unit that today guards the Greek parliament.

From Reuters

The Evzone, the men of the Presidential Guard, are performing a hyper-slow-mo ballet.

From BBC

Down Sofia's broad main street marched a military procession, preceded by a Greek flag and a color guard, six men in Evzone costume.

From Time Magazine Archive

For here, and not where the brave evzone highlanders charge the Alpini with the bayonet, is the real battle of cold steel.

From Time Magazine Archive

Above it might be the gold visor and scarlet band of a “Brass Hat,” staff-officer, the fur kepi of a Serbian refugee, the steel helmet of a French soldier, the “bonnet” of a Highlander, the white cap of a navy officer, the tassel of an Evzone, a red fez, a turban of rags.

From Project Gutenberg