Cardiff

American  

[kahr-dif] / ˈkɑr dɪf /

noun

1. Official Name City and County of Cardiff.  the capital city of Wales, located on the southeastern coast.

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Cardiff British  

/ ˈkɑːdɪf /

noun

1. 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)

2. 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)

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Etymology

Origin of Cardiff

From Welsh Cardyf “Fort of the (River) Taff,” from Middle Welsh Caerdyf

Example Sentences

This was meant to be another of those famous nights under the Cardiff City Stadium lights, with a place at the World Cup on the line.

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So, while the winners of those ties face each other in Zenica for a place at this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the losers must meet in Cardiff.

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Following Thursday's defeat, Wales will not contest Tuesday's play-off final against Italy but will instead host Northern Ireland – who lost to the Azzurri in the other semi-final – in a friendly at Cardiff City Stadium.

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Harlequins reacted to the getting clarity on their coaching situation by beating Bristol in Cardiff, a measure of revenge for the Bears pooping their own stadium spectacular in December.

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The Argentine striker was on his way to join Cardiff City – then in the Premier League – from FC Nantes for a £15m transfer fee.

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