Cardiff

American  

[kahr-dif] / ˈkɑr dɪf /

noun

1. Official Name City and County of Cardiff.  the capital city of Wales, located on the southeastern coast.

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Cardiff British  

/ ˈkɑːdɪf /

noun

1. the capital of Wales, situated in the southeast, in Cardiff county borough: formerly an important port; seat of the Welsh assembly (1999); university (1883). Pop: 292 150 (2001)

2. a county borough in SE Wales, created in 1996 from part of South Glamorgan. Pop: 315 100 (2003 est). Area: 139 sq km (54 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Cardiff

From Welsh Cardyf “Fort of the (River) Taff,” from Middle Welsh Caerdyf

Example Sentences

"He will have surgery tomorrow in Cardiff which essentially will put him out for the next couple of months," said Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson.

From BBC

The 35-year-old suffered a calf injury while playing for Cardiff against Ospreys on 1 January.

From BBC

After hanging up his boots, Yorath moved into management and had spells in charge of Swansea, Wales, Bradford, Cardiff, Lebanon, Sheffield Wednesday and Margate.

From BBC

Hugo, 51, from Cardiff, was the second Welsh contestant debuted on series 4, but his southern English accent didn't leave anyone fully convinced.

From BBC

Matt Collins, from Cardiff, was diagnosed with glioblastoma – the most aggressive form of brain tumour - in October 2023 after suffering a stroke and losing the use of his left arm.

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