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. Cyril, Saint?827869MGreekRELIGION: theologianRELIGION: missionaryTECHNOLOGY: inventorRELIGION: saint 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

He later met South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa at his official residence for talks about the new scheme for rangers.

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"We have lost a leader and compatriot who has served our nation as an activist, economic policy innovator and champion of labour rights," President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa accepts that South Africa has a huge problem with gender-based violence and in August, he called on the country's men to take a stand.

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South African prosecutors say they will not pursue criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to the controversial farm theft scandal that nearly brought down the president two years ago.

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The durability of South Africa’s uneasy governing coalition is set to be tested as President Cyril Ramaphosa signs new education measures into law at a public ceremony on Friday.

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