Cardiff
Americannoun
noun
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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)
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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)
Etymology
Origin of Cardiff
From Welsh Cardyf “Fort of the (River) Taff,” from Middle Welsh Caerdyf
Example Sentences
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He also said he enjoyed returning to perform in Cardiff because it had a "really good vibe".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating what happened at the Taff's Well quarry, near Cardiff, which resulted in damage to 15 properties.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
But Wales believed they could win, not least because they had beaten Belgium in a qualifier in Cardiff 13 months earlier, and they responded magnificently as captain Ashley Williams headed in a deserved equaliser.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
In 2014 two Ugandan rugby players disappeared after the contest ended and were later found playing rugby in Cardiff for a small team.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
In Cardiff, the shipbroking firm of ‘Aadnesen & Dahl’ was set up and a single room in Bute Street was rented as an office.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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