Strong’s G2953 · Greek

Κύπριος
Kýprios

Definition

a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus

Etymology

from G2954 (Κύπρος);

Where the KJV renders it

  • of Cyprus

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