Cypriot

[sip-ree-uht]

Cyp·ri·ot

[sip-ree-uht]
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.

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Cypriot is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Also, Cyp·ri·ote [sip-ree-oht, -uht] .


Origin:
1590–1600; < Greek Kypriṓtēs

pro-Cyp·ri·ote, adjective, noun
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Cypriot or Cypriote (ˈsɪprɪət, ˈsɪprɪˌəʊt)
 
n
1.  a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Cyprus
2.  the dialect of Ancient or Modern Greek spoken in Cyprus
 
adj
3.  denoting or relating to Cyprus, its inhabitants, or dialects
 
Cypriote or Cypriote
 
n
 
adj

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