Greek Cypriot Dialect
The Greek Cypriot dialect is a member of the south-eastern group of modern Greek dialects. It shares common characteristics with the dialects of the Dodecanese islands as well as those of Asia Minor. The dialect does not have a common form but is divided into a number of distinct local varieties.
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