Karamanlis refers to a prominent Greek political family, most notably represented by Konstantinos Karamanlis, who served as Prime Minister of Greece and later as President. He played a significant role in modernizing Greece and integrating it into the European community during the mid-20th century. The family has been influential in Greek politics since the 1950s, with members holding various political positions. Konstantinos Karamanlis founded the New Democracy party, which has been a major political force in Greece, advocating for conservative policies and economic reforms.