Cypriot (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture; "Cypriot expatriates"; "Cypriote monasteries".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The beautifully restored old town of Lefkara, with its narrow streets and picturesque alleys, is a classic example of rural Cypriot architecture.
- Cypriot folklore is rich in stories of mythical creatures and magical beings.
- A group of Cypriot expatriates returned to their homeland to establish a thriving business.
- The Cypriot monastery of Kykkos, perched on the slopes of the Troodos mountains, is one of the island's most famous landmarks.
- The sumptuous frescoes that adorn the walls of the Cypriot monastery of Asinou are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine art in the region.