Cyprus

[ sahy-pruhs ]

/ ˈsaɪ prəs /

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noun

an island republic in the Mediterranean, south of Turkey: formerly a British colony; independent since 1960. 3,572 sq. mi. (9,250 sq. km). Capital: Nicosia.

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OTHER WORDS FROM Cyprus

an·ti-Cy·prus, adjectivepro-Cy·prus, adjective

Words nearby Cyprus

Cypriot syllabary, cypripedium, Cypris, Cypro-, cyproheptadine, Cyprus, cypsela, Cyrano de Bergerac, Cyrenaic, Cyrenaica, Cyrene

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How to use Cyprus in a sentence

Cryos, the world’s largest sperm bank, is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark with sites in the US and Cyprus.
I took an international trip with my frozen eggs to learn about the fertility industry|Anna Louie Sussman|September 12, 2022|MIT Technology Review
Phoenicians established settlements from Cyprus to Spain’s Atlantic coast.
Ancient seafarers built the Mediterranean’s largest known sacred pool|Bruce Bower|March 17, 2022|Science News
After that excitement it was a great evening with dinner at Cyprus and then a show.
Blogging my first overseas vacation since COVID|Peter Rosenstein|October 19, 2021|Washington Blade
Halloumi is a firm, squeaky-textured cheese from Cyprus, usually made from a mix of goat’s and sheep’s milk.
6 recipes that use halloumi cheese in all its squeaky, salty glory|Kari Sonde|April 12, 2021|Washington Post

Countries such as Portugal, Greece, Cyprus and Vanuatu have allowed wealthy foreigners residency rights and a coveted passport or visa if they make a sizable investment.
The New Meaning of Citizenship|Daniel Malloy|December 13, 2020|Ozy
As of Wednesday, there were suspected Ebola patients in hospitals in Cyprus, Rome, Brussels, Paris and London.
Europe’s Hidden Ebola Cases|Barbie Latza Nadeau|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The clearest precursor of this scenario was Helios Airways Flight 522 flying from Cyprus to Athens in August 2005.
The Flight 370 Zombie Theory Rises From the Dead|Clive Irving|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Turkey—and the northern half of Cyprus, occupied by its troops since 1974—have been largely left out of the Levant Basin boom.
Are These Gas Fields Israel’s Next Warzone?|Christopher Dickey|February 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cyprus and Greece, antagonized for decades by Turkey, were ideal candidates.
Natural Gas Is Not Singlehandedly Reshaping The Mediterranean|Allison Good|November 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Israel was also due to host the Cyprus air force in a multinational drill this month.
Natural Gas Is Not Singlehandedly Reshaping The Mediterranean|Allison Good|November 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Tanith also was a noted female deity, and was worshipped at Carthage and Cyprus by the Phoenician settlers.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I|John Lord
First, she drew nigh divine Cythera, and thence came next to wave-washed Cyprus.
Ancient Faiths And Modern|Thomas Inman
And it came to pass that, as we were seated over the Cyprus wine, we heard a knock at the door.
Lavengro|George Borrow
Amongst other arrangements to be made with the patron, 'Covenant that ye come not at Famagust in Cyprus for no thing.
The Age of Erasmus|P. S. Allen
A gold necklet found at Enkomi, in Cyprus, consists of a line of models of this Mycenaean shield.
Homer and His Age|Andrew Lang

British Dictionary definitions for Cyprus

Cyprus

/ (ˈsaɪprəs) /

noun

an island in the E Mediterranean: ceded to Britain by Turkey in 1878 and made a colony in 1925; became an independent republic in 1960 as a member of the Commonwealth; invaded by Turkey in 1974 following a Greek-supported military coup, leading to the partition of the island. In 1983 the Turkish-controlled northern sector declared itself to be an independent state as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus but failed to receive international recognition. Attempts by the UN to broker a reunification agreement have failed. Cyprus joined the EU in 2004. The UK maintains two enclaves as military bases (Akrotiri and Dhekelia Sovereign Base Areas), which are not included in Cyprus politically. Languages: Greek and Turkish. Religions: Greek Orthodox and Muslim. Currency: euro and Turkish lira. Capital: Nicosia. Pop (Greek): 838 897 (2011 est); (Turkish): 265 100 (2006 est). Area: 9251 sq km (3571 sq miles)

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Cultural definitions for Cyprus

Cyprus

Island republic in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and west of Syria. Nicosia is its capital and largest city.

notes for Cyprus

People of Greek origin make up four-fifths of the population, and those of Turkish origin compose the other fifth. Conflict between the two led to a Turkish invasion that divided the island in the 1970s.