Northern Cyprus
- proper noun
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Chipre del Norte
- The government of Northern Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey.
Examples
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Talks between Greek Cypriots and Northern Cyprus have often aimed at reunification of the island.
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Many tourists visit Northern Cyprus for its beautiful beaches and historical sites.
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I visited Northern Cyprus last summer.
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Many tourists enjoy the beaches in Northern Cyprus.
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Many tourists visit Northern Cyprus for its beautiful beaches and historical sites.
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The government of Northern Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey.
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I visited Northern Cyprus last summer.
Synonyms
A state in northern Cyprus that declared independence and is recognized only by Turkey
A state in northern Cyprus that only Turkey recognizes
A state in the northern part of Cyprus that only Turkey recognizes
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward composition of 'northern' (pertaining to the north) and 'Cyprus' (the island), so a B1 learner who knows both words will infer it denotes the northern part/region of Cyprus. While the political or recognition status (self-declared state recognized only by Turkey) is extra encyclopedic information not derivable from the words, the basic locational meaning is fully transparent.
Etymology
Northern Cyprus is the name that came after the island was split: people in the northern top part of Cyprus set up their own government after fighting. Because only Turkey accepts that government, the name now means the 'self-declared state in the northern part of the island'.
