Paphos

American  

[pey-fos] / ˈpeɪ fɒs /

noun

1. an ancient city in SW Cyprus.

2. Classical Mythology. Also Paphus the son of Pygmalion, who inherited the throne of Cyprus.

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Paphos ¹ British  

/ ˈpafɒs /

noun

1. a town in SW Cyprus, near the sites of two ancient cities: famous as the centre of Aphrodite worship and traditionally the place at which she landed after her birth among the waves. Pop: 53 060 (2001)

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Paphos ² British  

/ ˈpeɪfɒs, ˈpeɪfəs /

noun

1. Greek myth the son of Pygmalion and Galatea, who succeeded his father on the throne of Cyprus

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"This is essential for international trade, but also for the flow of gas and oil, which must be able to leave this region once again," said Macron in Paphos on the southwestern coast of Cyprus.

From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026

He was allowed to walk free within 15 minutes of being sentenced at Paphos District Court on Monday due to time already served and good behaviour.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2023

The court in Paphos gave him a two-year jail term.

From Reuters ● Jul. 31, 2023

Khuri was on hand last week in Cyprus’ southeastern coastal town of Paphos for a foundation stone-laying ceremony of the 158-year-old university’s twin campus that will be called American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2023

Our Apostle of the uncircumcised, or of the district in which the Gentiles were converted, having quitted his brethren, commenced his course of miracles at Paphos.

From Critical Examination of the Life of St. Paul by Annet, Peter