Meaning Of The Word Cardinal

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Cardinal Meaning

Cardinal Definition
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What's The Definition Of Cardinal?

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

cardinal in American English
of main importance; principal; chief
one of the Roman Catholic officials appointed by the pope to his council ( College of Cardinals)
adjective: of prime importance; chief; principal
noun: a high ecclesiastic appointed by the pope to the College of Cardinals and ranking above every other ecclesiastic but the pope

cardinal in British English
adjective: fundamentally important; principal
noun: any of the members of the Sacred College, ranking next after the pope, who elect the pope and act as his chief counsellors

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