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

Cypriot-Israeli exchanges have become particularly frequent since 2011 and occur at the presidential and prime ministerial levels.

From The Daily Beast

In addition to the usual austerity, they proposed a new tax or “haircut” on all Cypriot bank deposits.

From The Daily Beast

Large depositors account for a tiny fraction of all Cypriot bank accounts, but more than half of all Cypriot bank deposits.

From The Daily Beast

The deal still has to pass the Cypriot parliament, the IMF, the EU, and various European governments.

From The Daily Beast

More likely, investors realise the ‘knock-on’ effects from a Cypriot default are literally incalculable.

From The Daily Beast

I found there a Cypriot merchant, named Antony, who had resided in this country a long time, and knew the language well.

From Project Gutenberg

The chief of the caravan making preparations to depart, I went to take leave of the Cypriot ambassadors.

From Project Gutenberg

The arrogant Cypriot answered that, “whatever goods the sea threw upon his island, he should take without leave asked of any one.”

From Project Gutenberg

The Cypriot and Cyrenian missionaries were then constrained to depart from their rule.

From Project Gutenberg

Children, women, and Cypriot and Albanian sailors now are seen with Desdemona.

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