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Definition of nicosia

nicosia

/ˌnɪk.əˈsiː.ə/
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Adjective:Nicosian
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nicosia Lexical Profile

• 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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nicosia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nicosia
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