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Cyprus
geographical name Cy·prus \ˈsī-prəs\
Definition of CYPRUS
1
island E Mediterranean S of Turkey
2
country coextensive with the island; a republic of the Commonwealth of Nations ∗ Nicosia area 3572 square miles (9287 square kilometers), pop 1,100,000
— Cyp·ri·ot \ˈsi-prē-ət, -ˌät\ or Cyp·ri·ote \-ˌōt, -ət\ adjective or noun
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Cyprus
geographical name Cy·prus \ˈsī-prəs\
Definition of CYPRUS for Kids
island E Mediterranean S of Turkey; an independent country; capital, Nicosia
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