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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Famagusta

The team from Turkish Maarif College in Famagusta, in Turkish Cypriot-controlled North Cyprus had travelled to Adiyaman for a match together with their trainers, teachers and parents.

From Reuters ● Feb. 12, 2023

The Fermanagh man joined the club in February 2021 and scored 13 goals in as many appearances before signing for Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2022

Denmark’s Randers placed second in Group D despite a 1-0 loss to Alkmaar while a 1-1 home draw against Anorthosis Famagusta secured second place in Group B for Partizan Belgrade.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 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 tall galleasses of two gallant brothers, the Venetians Ambrogio and Antonio Bragadino, kinsmen of the hero of Famagusta, lay well out in front of the left division.

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

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