Famagusta

American  

[fah-muh-goo-stuh] / fɑ məˈgu stə /

noun

1. a seaport on the E coast of Cyprus, on an inlet of the Mediterranean: castle; large cathedral (now a mosque).

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Famagusta British  

/ ˌfæməˈɡʊstə /

noun

1. a port in E Cyprus, on Famagusta Bay : became one of the richest cities in Christendom in the 14th century. Pop: 35 453 (2006)

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Example Sentences

A group of 39 people, including boys and girls, teachers and parents from Famagusta Turkish Education College, had travelled to Adiyaman for a volleyball tournament when the earthquake struck.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024

Varosha is a suburb of Famagusta, a city that was Cyprus’ pre-1974 tourism hub thanks to its pristine beaches and modern hotels.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2021

People walk inside an area fenced off by the Turkish military since 1974 in the abandoned coastal area of Varosha, a suburb of the town of Famagusta in Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus, October 8, 2020.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2021

After the sentencing, she hugged her family and legal team, leaving the Famagusta district court in Paralimni in tears.

From The Guardian • Jan. 8, 2020

The news of the fall of Famagusta and the horrors that followed it did not reach the allied fleet till long after it had sailed from Messina.

From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard