Definition
Definition of Cyprus - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyisland country in the eastern Mediterranean
- Cyprus is known for its beautiful beaches and rich history.
2.
textilesDated thin, translucent fabric used in textilesDated
- The dress was made of black Cyprus.
Images of Cyprus
thin, translucent fabric used in textiles
Expressions with Cyprus
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official name of the country on the island of Cyprus
The Republic of Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004.
the area of Cyprus north of the UN buffer zone
Many tourists visit Northern Cyprus for its beaches.
state on the island of Cyprus, only recognized by Turkey
Turkish Cyprus declared independence in 1983.
self-declared state on Cyprus recognized only by Turkey
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus declared independence in 1983.
Origin of Cyprus
Greek, Kypros (copper) + -us (suffix)
Terms with Cyprus included in their meaning
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food
salty white cheese from Cyprus often grilled or fried
mythology
resembling ancient worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus
language
pertaining to the dialects spoken in Cyprus
language
dialect of Turkish spoken in Cyprus
historical dialect
ancient Greek dialect group from Arcadia and Cyprus
ancient Greeks
ancient Greek people from Arcadia and Cyprus
abr: Cyprus
country code for Cyprus
abr: Cypriot Broadcasting Corporation
national TV and radio company in Cyprus
geography
related to Cyprus or its culture
native
person from Cyprus
language
the Greek dialect spoken in Cyprus
politics
movement for Greek unification with Cyprus
acr: Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston
group fighting for Cyprus independence
geography
capital city of Cyprus, divided into Greek and Turkish sectors
acr: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
region in the north of Cyprus
abr: United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
UN group keeping peace in Cyprus
languages
official language of Turkey and Northern Cyprus
geography
native or inhabitant of Cyprus
geography
related to Cyprus or its culture
geography
related to Cyprus or its people
resident
native or inhabitant of Cyprus
Greek dialect
dialect of Greek spoken in Cyprus
geography
official name of the country on the island of Cyprus
geopolitical entity
state on the island of Cyprus, only recognized by Turkey
Examples of Cyprus in a sentence
Tourists flock to Cyprus for its vibrant nightlife and scenic views. The veil was crafted from delicate Cyprus. Designers often choose Cyprus for its elegant drape.
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- French:Chypre, cyprus, ...
- German:Zypern, Cyprus, ...
- Italian:Cipro, cipria, ...
- Spanish:Chipre, cyprus, ...
- Portuguese:Chipre, Cyprus, ...
- Chinese:塞浦路斯, 赛普勒斯, ...
- Japanese:キプロス, サイプレス, ...
- Arabic:قبرص, قِمَاش رَقِيق شَفَّاف, ...
- Hebrew:קִפְרוֹס, סִיפְּרוּס, ...
- Russian:Кипр, киприс, ...
- Ukrainian:Кіпр, кіприн, ...
- Hindi:साइप्रस, पतला अर्धपारदर्शी कपड़ा, ...
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