Cypriot

[ sip-ree-uht ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Cyprus.
2. the Greek dialect of Cyprus.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Cyprus, its people, or their language.

Cypriot

/ ˈsɪprɪət; ˈsɪprɪˌəʊt /

noun

1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Cyprus
2. the dialect of Ancient or Modern Greek spoken in Cyprus

adjective

1. denoting or relating to Cyprus, its inhabitants, or dialects

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cypriot¹

First recorded in 1590–1600, Cypriot is from the Greek word Kypriṓtēs

Example Sentences

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Over 4,000 pallets of humanitarian aid have been shipped from Cyprus to Gaza via the U.S-built pier and causeway offshore the Palestinian territory, a Cypriot official said Thursday.

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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who visited the east Mediterranean island nation on Tuesday for the first time, is also interested in investing in Cypriot ports and banking institutions, the official said.

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The eight countries, which held talks during a summit meeting in the Cypriot capital, said the situation in Syria has “considerably evolved,” even though complete political stability hasn’t been achieved.

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The Turkish Cypriot leader’s remarks don’t waver from a line that he’s consistently kept since his 2022 rise to power.

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Instead, Ankara and the Turkish Cypriot administration, which is only recognized by Turkey, have proposed a two-state solution.

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