Cypriot

(siprē ət)

adjective

of Cyprus or its peoples, languages, or cultures

noun

  1. a person born or living in Cyprus
  2. the variety of Greek spoken in Cyprus
Also Cypriote

See Cypriot in American Heritage Dictionary 4

Cyp·ri·ot

noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Cyprus. Also called Cyprian.
  2. The ancient or modern Greek dialect of Cyprus.
adjective
  1. Of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture.
  2. Of or relating to Cypriot Greek.

Origin: French cypriote, from Greek Kupriōtēs, from Kupros, Cyprus.

link/cite print suggestion box