piraeus

[US]/pai'ri:əs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a port city in southeastern Greece.

Real-world Examples

The port of Athens is Piraeus, another industrial springboard serving a popular destination.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

That risk has hit the bank share prices very hard. One Piraeus bank fell nearly 30% and has in total lost almost half of its values since Sunday's election.

Source: BBC Listening January 2015 Collection

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