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Definition of cyprus

cyprus

/ˈsaɪ.prəs/
cy · prus
Adjective:Cypriot
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• noun

1

An island country located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of the Anatolian Peninsula, recognized for its ancient history and strategic position at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Care should be taken not to confuse 'Cyprus' (the Mediterranean island nation) with its homophone 'cypress' (a type of coniferous tree).

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cyperus
cypress
cypripedium
cyprus
cyrtanthus
czech republic
czechia

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cyprus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cyprus
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