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Word: Cardinal
Speech Type: Noun
Old English, from Latin cardinalis, from cardo, cardin- ‘hinge’. cardinal (sense 1 of the noun) has arisen through the notion of the important function of such priests as ‘pivots’ of church life
ˈkɑːdɪnəl
a leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals are nominated by the Pope, and form the Sacred College which elects succeeding popes (now invariably from among their own number)
Short Definition:church official
Examples:- his appointment as cardinal
- the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster
a New World songbird of the bunting family, having a stout bill and typically a conspicuous crest. The male is partly or mostly red in colour.
Short Definition:bird
Word: Cardinal
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈkɑːdɪnəl
of the greatest importance; fundamental
Short Definition:fundamental
Examples:- two cardinal points must be borne in mind
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