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
- the capital and largest city of Cyprus