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Turkish Cyprus

Turkish Cyprus

7.9
A state in the northern part of Cyprus that only Turkey recognizes
  • proper noun
translation icon : Chipre turco
  • The government of Turkish Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey.

Examples

  • Peace talks between Cyprus and Turkish Cyprus have continued for decades.

  • Many tourists visit Turkish Cyprus for its beautiful beaches.

  • Many international flights to Turkish Cyprus must pass through Turkey.

  • Visit Turkish Cyprus!

  • Many international flights to Turkish Cyprus must pass through Turkey.

  • The government of Turkish Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey.

  • Many tourists visit Turkish Cyprus for its beautiful beaches.

Synonyms

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
vsTurkish Cyprus
9.4

A state in northern Cyprus that declared independence and is recognized only by Turkey

is a shorter or informal label for the same entity
Northern Cyprus
vsTurkish Cyprus
7.0

A state in the north of Cyprus that only Turkey recognizes

is the formal state name used in official contexts
TRNC
vsTurkish Cyprus
9.9

A state in northern Cyprus that only Turkey recognizes

is the full formal state name spelled out in formal use

Surface Forms

Turkish Cyprus main

Morphology

Turkish + Cyprus

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Turkish' (pertaining to Turkey) + 'Cyprus' (the island) yields the Turkish part or area of Cyprus, which a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer. The detailed political status (a self-declared state recognized only by Turkey) is specialized background knowledge, but the basic referent as the Turkish-controlled region is transparently derived from the constituents.

Etymology

Turkish Cyprus gets its name from the Turkish people living in the northern part of the island of Cyprus. They set up their own government and used Turkish to show their link with Turkey, so today the name refers to the separate northern area that is 'recognized only by Turkey'.