English Explanatory Dictionary

Cypriot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The dialect of Greek spoken in Cyprus.
  2. The dialect of Turkish spoken in Cyprus.
noun
  1. A person from Cyprus.
adj
  1. Of, from, or relating to Cyprus.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Cypriot.wav

Word forms

Cypriot Cypriots

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Κυπριώτης (Kupriṓtēs, “Cypriot”). By surface analysis, Cypr(us) + -iot.

Synonyms

Cyprian

Derived words

Cypriot fox Cypriot mouse Cypriotness Cypriot syllabary Eteocypriot North Cypriot Northern Cypriot
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