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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cy•prus (sī′prəs),USA pronunciation n. [Obs.]- cypress2.
Cy•prus (sī′prəs),USA pronunciation n. - Place Namesan island republic in the Mediterranean, S of Turkey: formerly a British colony;
independent since 1960. 752,808;
3572 sq. mi. (9250 sq. km). Cap.: Nicosia.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Cyprus /ˈsaɪprəs/ n - 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): 675 000 (2001 est); (Turkish): 198 000 (2001 est). Area: 9251 sq km (3571 sq miles)
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