Lefkosian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Lefkosia +‎ -an

Adjective[edit]

Lefkosian (not comparable)

  1. (possibly offensive or proscribed) Synonym of Nicosian: of, from, or pertaining to Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus.

Noun[edit]

Lefkosian (plural Lefkosians)

  1. (possibly offensive or proscribed) Synonym of Nicosian: a person from Nicosia.

Usage notes[edit]

See Lefkosia for issues related to the Cypriot dispute.