nicosia

Thân thiện

Nicosia is the capital city of Cyprus.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Cyprus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Nicosia
• capital of Cyprus