Limassol

American

[lim-uh-sawl] / ˌlɪm əˈsɔl /

Or Limmasol

noun

a seaport in S Cyprus: Phoenician ruins.

Limassol British

/ ˈlɪməˌsɒl /

noun

Ancient name: Lemessus. a port in S Cyprus: trading centre. Pop: 163 000 (2005 est)

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He has made the bulk of his professional appearances for AEL Limassol in Cyprus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

Britain's foreign minister Yvette Cooper said the strike on the Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri, a British overseas territory near the coastal city of Limassol, hit the "airport runway".

From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026

Since the incident the family-of-six have been living with Lucy's parents in Ypsonas, Limassol, and say they have been taking each day as it comes.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2025

A cruise ship carrying some 160 U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals who opted to leave Israel has arrived in Cyprus’ main port of Limassol.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2023

There is a considerable demand in Egypt for fresh vegetables, and to meet this the land around the "ports" of Famagusta, Larnaca and Limassol has been for some years specially devoted to their cultivation.

From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by William Bevan

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