Cornelius
Americannoun
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Saint, died a.d. 253, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 251–253.
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Peter von 1783–1867, German painter.
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a male given name: from a Roman family name.
Example Sentences
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Cornelius Vanderbilt was arguably the first railroad tycoon to dominate the stock exchange.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Zambia’s information minister, Cornelius Mweetwa, has previously described the country’s debt position with China as a partnership, not “debt-trap diplomacy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Many of these women are also mothers, Cornelius Smith noted, and their campaigns balance the identities commander and caregiver.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
Cornelius was arrested a short time later without incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2026
“Ah...Prime Minister,” said Cornelius Fudge, striding forward with his hand outstretched.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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