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Definition of cypriot

cypriot

/ˈsɪp.ri.ət/
Cyp · ri · ot
Plural:Cypriots
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cypriot Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Cyprus, its people, or their culture and dialects.

Example

"The museum's collection includes a remarkable display of ancient Cypriot pottery and bronze artifacts."

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• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Cyprus, an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, or a person of Cypriot descent.

Example

"Many Cypriots are bilingual and enjoy a rich culinary heritage influenced by Greek and Middle Eastern traditions."

2

The variety of Greek or Turkish spoken by the inhabitants of Cyprus.

Example

"The linguist studied the phonological differences between Standard Modern Greek and Cypriot."

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• Nearby Words

cynthia
cyperus
cypress
cypriot
cypripedium
cyprus
cyrano

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via French 'Chypriote' or Italian 'Ciprioto' from Byzantine Greek 'Kypriōtēs', a derivative of 'Kypros' (Cyprus).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cypriot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cypriot
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