Famagusta

[ fah-muh-goo-stuh ]

noun

1. a seaport on the E coast of Cyprus, on an inlet of the Mediterranean: castle; large cathedral (now a mosque).

Famagusta

/ ˌfæməˈɡʊstə /

noun

1. a port in E Cyprus, on Famagusta Bay : became one of the richest cities in Christendom in the 14th century. Pop: 35 453 (2006)

Example Sentences

A group of 39 people, including boys and girls, teachers and parents from Famagusta Turkish Education College, had travelled to Adiyaman for a volleyball tournament when the earthquake struck.

From BBC

Authorities from their home city of Famagusta eventually sent rescue teams to recover the bodies, and survivors complained that Turkish officials had not taken action.

From BBC

A packed courtroom in Famagusta, just north of Ayia Napa, was filled with relatives of the defendants who turned up in a show of support.

From BBC

Ketsbaia is a legend for taking Anorthosis Famagusta into the Champions League group stages, although I don't think he has the spark as manager as he used to have.

From BBC

The team from Turkish Maarif College in Famagusta, in Turkish Cypriot-controlled North Cyprus had travelled to Adiyaman for a match together with their trainers, teachers and parents.

From Reuters