Cypriot
Americannoun
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a native or inhabitant of Cyprus.
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the Greek dialect of Cyprus.
adjective
noun
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a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Cyprus
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the dialect of Ancient or Modern Greek spoken in Cyprus
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Cypriot
First recorded in 1590–1600, Cypriot is from the Greek word Kypriṓtēs
Example Sentences
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A Cypriot government spokesman said two more drones targeting the base were "dealt with in a timely manner" and Greece announced it was deploying frigates and jets to help protect Cyprus, a fellow EU member.
From Barron's
In a broad-ranging interview, the south Londoner - whose dad was a Turkish Cypriot - also spoke about immigration, the NHS and how, in her opinion, the UK has ended up in "in a mess", politically speaking.
From BBC
In Rosenior's first experience of Champions League football, the Blues can assure themselves of at least a place in the play-off round with victory over the Cypriot champions.
From Barron's
But the note was reportedly not passed to Cypriot authorities because the embassy sent it to Moscow, the paper said.
From Barron's
The same year he obtained a Cypriot passport, in return for a minimum investment there of $2.5m, giving him easy access to the European Union.
From BBC
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