Nic·o·si·a (n k  -s  ) The capital and largest city of Cyprus, in the north-central part of the island. Founded probably before the seventh century b.c., it fell to the Venetians in 1489 and the Turks in 1571. It became the capital when Cyprus gained independence in 1960. Population: 47,800. |
Nicosia [ˌnɪkəˈsiːə -ˈsɪə]
n
(Placename) the capital of Cyprus, in the central part on the Pedieos River: capital since the 10th century. Pop. (Greek and Turkish): 230 935 (1998 est.) Greek name Levkosia, Leukosia Turkish name Lefkoşa
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| Noun | 1. |  Nicosia - the capital and largest city of CyprusCyprus, Republic of Cyprus - a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin |
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