Cypriot

Also Cyp·ri·ote

[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

But while Celtic were enduring their calamity in Almaty, Red Star were left red-faced by Cypriot champions Pafos in the play-off.

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Luiz has so far made two substitute appearances in the Cypriot top flight.

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Christos Karaolis, President of the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK, said that Mr Khan's position "was clearly untenable following his deeply inappropriate and unacceptable visit to occupied northern Cyprus".

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According to Cypriot police the blaze began in the village of Malia and more than 250 firefighters were deployed to battle the flames, which were fanned by strong winds and soaring temperatures.

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Cypriot police said two charred bodies were found in a burnt out vehicle after the blaze started in the village of Malia in the Limassol district on Wednesday afternoon.

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