Cypriot

American  

[sip-ree-uht] / ˈsɪp ri ət /

Also Cypriote

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Cyprus.

2. the Greek dialect of Cyprus.

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adjective

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

Cypriot British  

/ ˈsɪprɪət, ˈsɪprɪˌəʊt /

noun

1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Cyprus

2. the dialect of Ancient or Modern Greek spoken in Cyprus

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adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of Cypriot

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

Example Sentences

Any potential negotiations on the future of the bases would be very complicated given the founding agreements involved the UK, Greece, Turkey as well as representatives from the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities.

From BBC

They became the first Cypriot side to reach the last 16 of the competition before beating Lyon to set-up a last-eight match with Real Madrid, which ultimately proved a step too far.

From BBC

The development came as Britain's response to the conflict was under criticism, including from the US president and the Cypriot government.

From Barron's

She wants to see a unified country where Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots live together.

From BBC

The Cypriot government has criticised the UK's response to drone attacks against an RAF base on the island ahead of a visit by Defence Secretary John Healey later.

From BBC