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Definition of nicosia
nicosia
/ˌnɪk.əˈsiː.ə/
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Adjective:Nicosian
nicosia Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of the island country of Cyprus, located near the center of the Mesaoria plain, noted historically as the last divided capital in the world.
Example
"During our Mediterranean tour, we spent two days in Nicosia exploring the ancient Venetian walls and crossing the Green Line."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the French 'Nicosie', an adaptation of the city's Greek name 'Lefkosia' (Λευκωσία) popularized by the Crusaders and the French Lusignan kings who ruled Cyprus in the Middle Ages.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nicosia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nicosia