Cypriot

Cypriot refers to something of, from, or related to the country of Cyprus. It may also refer to a person from Cyprus, or the Cypriot Greek and Cypriot Turkish dialects spoken by the Greek and Turkish communities respectively.

Etymology

The term "Cypriot" is derived from the Greek word "Κύπρος" (Kýpros), which is the name for the island of Cyprus. The suffix "-iot" is used to denote origin or relation.

People

Cypriots are the people of Cyprus, an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean. They are divided into two main ethnic communities: the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots, each with their own distinct culture, traditions, and languages.

Greek Cypriots

Greek Cypriots are the ethnic Greek population of Cyprus, forming the island's largest ethnolinguistic community at 77% of the population. They speak Cypriot Greek, a variety of Modern Greek.

Turkish Cypriots

Turkish Cypriots are the ethnic Turkish inhabitants of Cyprus, making up 18% of the island's population. They speak Cypriot Turkish, a dialect of the Turkish language.

Culture

Cypriot culture is a blend of Greek and Turkish influences, with its own unique elements. It includes traditional music, dance, cuisine, and art. The Cypriot cuisine is famous for its rich and diverse flavors.

History

The history of Cyprus is one of the oldest recorded in the world, dating back to the 9th millennium BC. It has been under the rule of various empires, including the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. The island gained its independence in 1960.

See also

• History of Cyprus
• Culture of Cyprus
• Demographics of Cyprus

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