Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
- proper noun
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República Turca de Chipre del Norte
- The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus declared independence in 1983 but is recognized only by Turkey.
Examples
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The political status of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus remains a subject of international dispute.
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Talks concerning reunification often include representatives from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
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The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus declared independence in 1983.
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Is the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus recognized by other countries?
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The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was established in 1983 and only Turkey recognizes its sovereignty.
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Discussions about the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus often arise during peace negotiations regarding Cyprus.
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Many countries do not acknowledge the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus due to its limited international recognition.
Synonyms
A state in the northern part of Cyprus that only Turkey recognizes
A state in the north of Cyprus that only Turkey recognizes
A state in northern Cyprus that only Turkey recognizes
Surface Forms
Morphology
Turkish + republic + of + northern + Cyprus
The phrase is compositionally transparent: a B1 learner who knows 'Turkish' (pertaining to Turkey), 'republic' (a state form), 'northern' (in the north) and 'Cyprus' (the island) can infer it denotes a Turkish-associated republic located in the northern part of Cyprus. Specific political facts (e.g., recognition only by Turkey) are extra encyclopedic knowledge but do not affect the basic, directly derivable referent.
Etymology
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus comes from the island being divided after 1974, when the north set up a state linked to Turkey. The name literally says a Turkish Republic in the Northern part of Cyprus, so it refers to the self-declared state 'recognized only by Turkey'.
