CARDINAL


Meaning of CARDINAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kɑ:(r)dn(ə)l ]

( cardinals)

1.

A cardinal is a high-ranking priest in the Catholic church.

In 1448, Nicholas was appointed a cardinal...

They were encouraged by a promise from Cardinal Winning.

N-COUNT ; N-TITLE

2.

A cardinal rule or quality is the one that is considered to be the most important. ( FORMAL )

As a salesman, your cardinal rule is to do everything you can to satisfy a customer...

= chief, principal

ADJ : ADJ n

3.

A cardinal is a common North American bird. The male has bright red feathers.

N-COUNT

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