Definition
A person from Cyprus or someone of Cypriot heritage and nationality.
Etymology
From Cyprus (the island) + -iot suffix (denoting a person from a place), used since at least medieval times to identify inhabitants of the Mediterranean island.
Kelly Says
Cyprus sits at a crossroads where three continents nearly meet, which is why its culture blends Greek, Turkish, Arab, and European influences—Cypriot identity is shaped by this unique geographic position at the eastern edge of Europe.
Translations
ARالعربية
قبرصي
qib-ri-si
BNবাংলা
সাইপ্রাস
sigh-prahs
CACatalà
cipriota
see-pree-oh-tah
CSČeština
kyprský
ky-pr-sky
DADansk
cypriotisk
see-pri-oh-tisk
DEDeutsch
Zypriote
ts-ee-pree-oh-tuh
ELΕλληνικά
Κύπριος
kee-pree-os
ESEspañol
cipriota
see-pree-OH-tah
FAفارسی
قبرسی
qeb-rees-ee
FISuomi
kyprolainen
ky-pro-lai-nen
FRFrançais
chypriote
chee-pree-ohht
HEעברית
קפריוטי
kaf-ree-oo-tee
HIहिन्दी
साइप्रस
sigh-pras
HUMagyar
ciprusi
chee-proo-see
IDBahasa Indonesia
orang Siprus
oh-rang see-pruhs
ITItaliano
cipriota
chee-pree-OH-tah
KMKM
កម្ពុជា
kam-pu-che-ah
KO한국어
키프로스 사람
ki-peu-ro-seu sa-ram
MSBahasa Melayu
Siprus
see-pruhs
MYမြန်မာ
ဆိုက်ပရပ်
say-p-ra-p
NLNederlands
Cypriot
sip-ree-ot
NONorsk
kypriotisk
kee-pri-oh-tisk
PLPolski
Cypriota
sip-ree-oh-tah
PTPortuguês
cipriota
see-pree-OH-tah
RORomână
cipriot
chee-pree-ot
RUРусский
кипрский
kip-r-skiy
SVSvenska
cypriotisk
see-pri-oh-tisk
SWKiswahili
Mkiprusi
m-kee-pruh-see
TAதமிழ்
சைப்பிரஸ்
sigh-prahs
TEతెలుగు
సైప్రస్
sigh-prahs
THไทย
ชาวไซปรัส
chaaw sai-praht
UKУкраїнська
кіпрський
kip-r-skiy
URاردو
سائپروس
sigh-pruhs
VITiếng Việt
người Cypri
ngoo-ee chi-pree
ZH中文
塞浦路斯人
sài pǔ lù sī rén
ZUZU
i-Siprus
ee-see-pruhs
Ethical Language Guidance
Gender History
Cypriot demographics and national identity have historically centered male citizenship and political voice. Female Cypriots were excluded from full civic participation until the 20th century, and gender remains salient in Cyprus's divided political structure.
Inclusive Usage
Use "Cypriot" as gender-neutral descriptor for nationality. When specifying gender, use "Cypriot woman" or "Cypriot man" explicitly.
Inclusive Alternatives
["Cypriot person","Cypriot individuals"]
Empowerment Note
Cypriot women have played crucial roles in independence movements, education, and conflict resolution; their contributions are often marginalized in national historical narratives.