Cypriot
/ˈsɪp.ri.ət/noun
A native or inhabitant of Cyprus, or relating to Cyprus.
Did you know?Cyprus was so associated with copper in antiquity that its name is often linked to the metal itself, making the island’s identity feel almost alchemical.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Kypros (Κύπρος)
“Cyprus, the island in the eastern Mediterranean”
Late Latin
Latin
Cyprius
“Of Cyprus; Cypriot”
Old French
Old French
cipriot / cypriot
“A person from Cyprus; belonging to Cyprus”
Middle English
English
Cypriot
“A Cypriot person or thing”
Modern English
English
Cypriot
“A native or inhabitant of Cyprus, or relating to Cyprus”