cyprian

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'zu Zypern gehörend' oder, im archaischen Sinn, 'ausschweifend' bzw. 'unzüchtig', historisch mit dem Aphrodite-Kult verbunden.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'of or relating to the island of Cyprus' or, in a now-archaic sense, 'lewd' or 'licentious', historically associated with the cult of Aphrodite.

1. Relating to CyprusC1formal

   Of or relating to the island of Cyprus or its people.

   Zypern betreffend

   • The cyprian landscape is known for its beautiful beaches and ancient ruins.
   • Cyprian culture has a rich history influenced by various civilizations.
   • The cyprian dialect of Greek has some unique features.

   Synonymecypriotcypriote

2. Resembling ancient Cypriot worshipC2formal

   Characteristic of or reminiscent of the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus, often implying licentiousness or debauchery.

   An den antiken kypriotischen Kult erinnernd

   • The festival had a cyprian atmosphere, with wild dancing and revelry.
   • His cyprian behavior shocked the conservative society.
   • The poet described the scene as cyprian, full of sensual abandon.

   Synonymedebaucheddissolutelasciviouslecherouslewdlicentiouslustfulsalaciouswanton

   Antonymeasceticchastemoralpurevirtuous

• Substantiv, das eine Frau bezeichnet, die sexuelle Handlungen gegen Bezahlung ausübt. Es kann auch als veraltete, abwertende Bezeichnung für eine Frau mit häufig wechselnden sexuellen Kontakten verwendet werden.

A noun referring to a woman who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

1. ProstituteC2formal

   A woman who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

   Prostituierte

   • The novel's main character was a cyprian living in Victorian London.
   • Historical records mention cyprians in many ancient port cities.
   • The term 'cyprian' was used in 19th-century literature to refer to sex workers.

   Synonymecourtesanharlotprostitutestreetwalkerstrumpettrollopwantonwhore