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- [sahy-pruh s]
- /ˈsaɪ prəs/
- /ˈsaɪprəs/
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- [sahy-pruh s]
- /ˈsaɪ prəs/
Definitions of cyprus word
- noun cyprus an island in the E Mediterranean: ceded to Britain by Turkey in 1878 and made a colony in 1925; became an independent republic in 1960 as a member of the Commonwealth; invaded by Turkey in 1974 following a Greek-supported military coup, leading to the partition of the island. In 1983 the Turkish-controlled northern sector declared itself to be an independent state as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus but failed to receive international recognition. Attempts by the UN to broker a reunification agreement have failed. Cyprus joined the EU in 2004. The UK maintains two enclaves as military bases (Akrotiri and Dhekelia Sovereign Base Areas), which are not included in Cyprus politically. Languages: Greek and Turkish. Religions: Greek Orthodox and Muslim. Currency: euro and Turkish lira. Capital: Nicosia. Pop (Greek): 838 897 (2011 est); (Turkish): 265 100 (2006 est). Area: 9251 sq km (3571 sq miles) 3
- noun cyprus country on an island at the E end of the Mediterranean, south of Turkey: colonized by Phoenicians and ancient Greeks; at various times ruled by Persian, Roman, Ptolemaic, Byzantine, & Ottoman Empires: formerly a British territory, it became independent in 1960 & a member of the Commonwealth in 1961: 3,572 sq mi (9,251 sq km); pop. 714,000; cap. Nicosia 3
- noun cyprus a fine, thin fabric resembling lawn or crepe, formerly used in black for mourning garments and trimmings. 1
- noun cyprus island 1
- abbreviation CYPRUS country 1
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Origin of cyprus
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English cipre(s), cyprus, after Cyprus
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Parts of speech for Cyprus
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cyprus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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