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Cardiff

Pronunciation: /ˈkaːdɪf/

The English word “Cardiff” has 5 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. The Welsh government.
  2. Synonym of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.
  3. An unincorporated community in Harford County, Maryland.
  4. An unincorporated community in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey.
  5. A small hamlet in Onondaga County, New York.

Etymology

From Middle Welsh Caerdyf, equivalent to Welsh caer (“fort”) + Taf (“(River) Taff”) = fortified city on the River Taff. Compare Welsh Caerdydd.

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