Cyril

[sir-uhl]

noun

1. Saint Apostle of the Slavs, a.d. 827–869, Greek missionary to the Moravians.

2. a male given name.

Cyril

/ ˈsɪrəl /

noun

1. Saint. ?827–869 _ad , Greek Christian theologian, missionary to the Moravians and inventor of the Cyrillic alphabet; he and his brother Saint Methodius were called the Apostles of the Slavs. Feast day: Feb 14 or May 11

Example Sentences

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa similarly warned that its lapse would carry serious consequences for his country.

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The new inquest comes five months after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a judicial inquiry into allegations of political interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.

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Visiting just hours after the blaze, President Cyril Ramaphosa called it "a wake-up call to begin to address the situation of housing in the inner city".

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Mr Mchunu has since denied what he says are "wild allegations" while President Cyril Ramaphosa said they were of "grave national security concern" and "receiving the highest priority attention".

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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is at the centre of a political firestorm after he approved a law that gives the state the power to expropriate some privately owned land without compensation for owners.

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