Nicosia

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Definition

Proper noun: - The capital and largest city of Cyprus: Nicosia is the primary administrative, economic, and cultural center of the island nation of Cyprus. It is notable for being the last divided capital city in the world, with a United Nations buffer zone (the Green Line) separating the southern, Republic of Cyprus-controlled area, from the northern part administered by Turkish Cypriots.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Nicosia has a rich history that dates back to the Bronze Age.
    • The embassy is located in the southern part of Nicosia.
    • We visited the historic Venetian walls surrounding old Nicosia.
Advanced Usage
  • "North Nicosia": Refers to the northern part of the city, administered as the capital of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (recognized only by Turkey).
    • Ledra Street, a famous shopping street in central Nicosia, is now bisected by the Green Line.
  • "South Nicosia": Refers to the southern part of the city, which is the capital of the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus.
    • The Presidential Palace is in South Nicosia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lefkosia (n): The Greek name for Nicosia, commonly used in the Republic of Cyprus.
  • Lefkoşa (n): The Turkish name for Nicosia, commonly used in Northern Cyprus.
Synonyms
  • Capital of Cyprus: The primary synonym describing its administrative status.
  • Lefkosia/Lefkoşa: Linguistic variants in Greek and Turkish, respectively.
Related Phrases
  • "The divided city of Nicosia": A common phrase highlighting its unique political status.
    • The divided city of Nicosia is a powerful symbol of the Cyprus dispute.
  • "Within the walls of Nicosia": Refers to the historic, walled city center.
    • You can find many traditional shops within the walls of Nicosia.
Noun
  1. the capital and largest city of Cyprus

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