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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Over the years, Minogue has spoken about the Welsh side of her family and has said performing in Cardiff is always extra special, as she even knows a few phrases in Welsh.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
And Wales had its hottest day of the year so far, with a high of 33.3C at Cardiff Bute Park.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Dean said he did not notify the police but did report the incident to Cardiff council.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Hermer grew up in Cardiff, where his father was a Conservative councillor, and studied at the University of Manchester.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
On the first day of my first term I set out by taxi in the afternoon with my mother to catch the paddle-steamer from Cardiff Docks to Weston-super-Mare.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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