Cyril
Definitions
A male given name from Ancient Greek; best known for a ninth century missionary to the Slavs.
Equivalents
Examples
“Boxers, too, not so long ago a somewhat uncouth section of the community who were seldom if ever mistaken for members of the Vere de Vere family, have⟳ taken on a polish which makes their society a pleasure. They have⟳ names like⟳ Cyril and Percy and Clarence and live⟳ up to them.”
“Zuma – a fierce critic of current ANC leader and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa – was forced to resign as president in 2018 and has been looking for political revenge ever since.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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