Cypriot
[
sip
-ree-
uh
t]
/ˈsɪp ri ət/
noun
1.
a native or inhabitant of Cyprus.
2.
the Greek dialect of Cyprus.
adjective
3.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Cyprus, its people, or their language.
Also,
Cypriote
[
sip
-ree-oht, -
uh
t]
/ˈsɪp riˌoʊt, -ət/
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.
Origin
1590-1600;
<
Greek
Kypriṓtēs
Related forms
pro-Cypriote,
adjective,
noun
British Dictionary definitions for
Cypriot
Cypriot
/
ˈsɪprɪət
/
noun
1.
a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Cyprus
2.
the dialect of Ancient or Modern Greek spoken in Cyprus
adjective
3.
denoting or relating to Cyprus, its inhabitants, or dialects