CARDINAL


Meaning of CARDINAL in English

(~s)

1.

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

In 1448, Nicholas was appointed a ~...

They were encouraged by a promise from Cardinal Winning.

N-COUNT; N-TITLE

2.

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

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

= chief, principal

ADJ: ADJ n

3.

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

N-COUNT

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