Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An inhabitant of Cyprus, a large island lying in the eastern part of the Mediterranean, and forming part of the Turkish empire, though occupied and administered by Great Britain since 1878; specifically, one of the primitive race of inhabitants, Greek in language and affinity.
  • noun The Greek dialect of Cyprus.
  • Of or belonging to the island of Cyprus.
  • Also Cyprian.

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  • adjective of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture
  • noun a native or inhabitant of Cyprus

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