Cardinal
noun
A high-ranking official in the Catholic Church.
The Pope held a meeting with the cardinals.
Often appears as...
- cardinal of rome
- cardinal bishops
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Religious
adjective
Of great importance; fundamental.
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in many societies.
Often appears as...
- cardinal rule
- cardinal point
noun
A songbird found in North and South America, known for its vibrant red coloration (in males).
The cardinal is the state bird of seven U.S. states.
Often appears as...
- northern cardinal
- red cardinal
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Zoology
noun
A whole number indicating quantity or position in a series.
In English, one, two, and three are examples of cardinal numbers.
Often appears as...
- cardinal number system
- cardinal arithmetic
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Mathematics
adjective
Of a deep rich red color.
She wore a dress of cardinal red.
Often appears as...
- cardinal red fabric
- cardinal robe
noun
A high-ranking official in the Catholic Church.
The Pope held a meeting with the cardinals.
Often appears as...
- cardinal of rome
- cardinal bishops
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
Of great importance; fundamental.
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in many societies.
Often appears as...
- cardinal rule
- cardinal point
noun
A songbird found in North and South America, known for its vibrant red coloration (in males).
The cardinal is the state bird of seven U.S. states.
Often appears as...
- northern cardinal
- red cardinal
Usage tips
Zoology
noun
A whole number indicating quantity or position in a series.
In English, one, two, and three are examples of cardinal numbers.
Often appears as...
- cardinal number system
- cardinal arithmetic
Usage tips
Mathematics
adjective
Of a deep rich red color.
She wore a dress of cardinal red.
Often appears as...
- cardinal red fabric
- cardinal robe
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Church Hierarchy
Used to describe a specific rank within the Catholic Church, just below the Pope.
He aspired to become a cardinal someday.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common Usage
Primarily used in religious discussions or texts; not common in everyday conversation.
The new cardinal was ordained last month.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
Conveys a sense of respect and authority within the Church; often associated with significant religious events.
Cardinals gathered to elect the new Pope.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Hierarchy
Used to describe a specific rank within the Catholic Church, just below the Pope.
He aspired to become a cardinal someday.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common Usage
Primarily used in religious discussions or texts; not common in everyday conversation.
The new cardinal was ordained last month.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
Conveys a sense of respect and authority within the Church; often associated with significant religious events.
Cardinals gathered to elect the new Pope.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Hierarchy
Used to describe a specific rank within the Catholic Church, just below the Pope.
He aspired to become a cardinal someday.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common Usage
Primarily used in religious discussions or texts; not common in everyday conversation.
The new cardinal was ordained last month.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
Conveys a sense of respect and authority within the Church; often associated with significant religious events.
Cardinals gathered to elect the new Pope.
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How language shapes the...
and instead, everything is in cardinal north, south, east and west. And when I say everything, I really mean everything. You would say something like, "Oh, there's an ant on your southwest leg." Or, "Move your cup to the north-northeast a little bit."
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I was reminded of a cardinal rule -- not a research rule, but a moral imperative from my upbringing -- "you've got to dance with the one who brung ya". And I did not learn about vulnerability and courage and creativity and innovation
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This has complicated implications. Broadly it means that releasing the Saltators back in the wild should be less problematic concerning the genetics criterion I just mentioned than releasing the Red-Cowled Cardinals.
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Sea Animal Camouflage PIPE...
enemies to themselves but here in Indonesia all sorts of other fish are developing the same immunity cardinal fish for instance and hawk fish it's beginning to get crowded this is evolution in progress from here
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Inside Chichén Itzá -...
the universe they had a fifth direction that we don't use on our cardinal points which is the center the axis mundi they believed everything were created from that Center they center themselves in
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Spacial Management Unit...
friend so I kind of nut it up and here I said in lockdown Julie Murphy is in the hole as well this time because she broke one of her cardinal rules by developing strong feelings for another inmate
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Why should you read...
As a literary critic, he identified two cardinal rules for the short story it must be short enough to read in one sitting, and every word must contribute to its purpose. By mastering these rules,
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The philosophy of...
Rather than imagining an ideal society, the Stoic tries to deal with the world as it is while pursuing self-improvement through four cardinal practical wisdom,
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Cao Dai's History in...
I've been offered an audience with Cao Dai senior cardinal to understand the religion's secretive history. How do you do, sir? Very pleased to meet you.
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Never, ever give up PIPE...
It's gorgeous! I mean, how long did it take them to build that? It's just So, uh -- wooo -- you know? We kind of have a cardinal rule
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How language shapes the...
and instead, everything is in cardinal north, south, east and west. And when I say everything, I really mean everything. You would say something like, "Oh, there's an ant on your southwest leg." Or, "Move your cup to the north-northeast a little bit."
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Listening to shame PIPE...
I was reminded of a cardinal rule -- not a research rule, but a moral imperative from my upbringing -- "you've got to dance with the one who brung ya". And I did not learn about vulnerability and courage and creativity and innovation
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Juliana Machado...
This has complicated implications. Broadly it means that releasing the Saltators back in the wild should be less problematic concerning the genetics criterion I just mentioned than releasing the Red-Cowled Cardinals.
Video examples
Sea Animal Camouflage PIPE...
enemies to themselves but here in Indonesia all sorts of other fish are developing the same immunity cardinal fish for instance and hawk fish it's beginning to get crowded this is evolution in progress from here
Video examples
Inside Chichén Itzá -...
the universe they had a fifth direction that we don't use on our cardinal points which is the center the axis mundi they believed everything were created from that Center they center themselves in
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Spacial Management Unit...
friend so I kind of nut it up and here I said in lockdown Julie Murphy is in the hole as well this time because she broke one of her cardinal rules by developing strong feelings for another inmate
Video examples
Why should you read...
As a literary critic, he identified two cardinal rules for the short story it must be short enough to read in one sitting, and every word must contribute to its purpose. By mastering these rules,
Video examples
The philosophy of...
Rather than imagining an ideal society, the Stoic tries to deal with the world as it is while pursuing self-improvement through four cardinal practical wisdom,
Video examples
Cao Dai's History in...
I've been offered an audience with Cao Dai senior cardinal to understand the religion's secretive history. How do you do, sir? Very pleased to meet you.
Video examples
Never, ever give up PIPE...
It's gorgeous! I mean, how long did it take them to build that? It's just So, uh -- wooo -- you know? We kind of have a cardinal rule
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Romany Malco
American Actor
The biggest cardinal sin is not being in the moment, whether in life or on-screen. You owe it to your fellow actor that if they feed you something, you give them an earnest response to what they've said to you as opposed to what you wanted to do before they ever showed up.
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David Halberstam
American Journalist
If you're a reporter, the easiest thing in the world is to get a story. The hardest thing is to verify. The old sins were about getting something wrong, that was a cardinal sin. The new sin is to be boring.
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John Rampton
American Businessman
A cardinal rule in budgeting and saving is to pay yourself first. Once your paycheck hits your account, wisdom has it that you should move some amount to savings even before you pay the bills.
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Mao Zedong
Chinese Leader
The cardinal responsibility of leadership is to identify the dominant contradiction at each point of the historical process and to work out a central line to resolve it.
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Major Taylor
American Athlete
Clean living is the cardinal principle in the lives of the world's greatest athletes, as the phenomenal performances of these outstanding characters will obviously show.
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Raul Ruiz
American Politician
I'm not against speaking publicly and having passion for something. One of the cardinal beauties of America is that we have the freedom to do so.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Humility is not something that comes naturally. But it is a cardinal virtue that should be pursued more than any other.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, Self.
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Steve Bannon
American Public Servant
I totally respect the pope, and I totally respect the Catholic bishops and cardinals on doctrine.
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Thomas Hobbes
English Philosopher
Force and fraud are in war the two cardinal virtues.
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Romany Malco
American Actor
The biggest cardinal sin is not being in the moment, whether in life or on-screen. You owe it to your fellow actor that if they feed you something, you give them an earnest response to what they've said to you as opposed to what you wanted to do before they ever showed up.
Quote examples
David Halberstam
American Journalist
If you're a reporter, the easiest thing in the world is to get a story. The hardest thing is to verify. The old sins were about getting something wrong, that was a cardinal sin. The new sin is to be boring.
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John Rampton
American Businessman
A cardinal rule in budgeting and saving is to pay yourself first. Once your paycheck hits your account, wisdom has it that you should move some amount to savings even before you pay the bills.
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Mao Zedong
Chinese Leader
The cardinal responsibility of leadership is to identify the dominant contradiction at each point of the historical process and to work out a central line to resolve it.
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Major Taylor
American Athlete
Clean living is the cardinal principle in the lives of the world's greatest athletes, as the phenomenal performances of these outstanding characters will obviously show.
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Raul Ruiz
American Politician
I'm not against speaking publicly and having passion for something. One of the cardinal beauties of America is that we have the freedom to do so.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Humility is not something that comes naturally. But it is a cardinal virtue that should be pursued more than any other.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, Self.
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Steve Bannon
American Public Servant
I totally respect the pope, and I totally respect the Catholic bishops and cardinals on doctrine.
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Thomas Hobbes
English Philosopher
Force and fraud are in war the two cardinal virtues.
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