SMG has been the language of instruction in Greek Cypriot education since the late 19th century ( then Katharevousa ) .
Is the language used in Greek - language media in the country ( though in a recognisably Cypriot form ) .
SMG has been the language of instruction in Greek Cypriot education since the late 19th century ( then Katharevousa ) and is the language used in Greek - language media in the country ( though in a recognisably Cypriot form ) .