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- [kahr-dn-l-eyt]
- /ˈkɑr dn lˌeɪt/
- /kˈɑːdɪnˌaleɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahr-dn-l-eyt]
- /ˈkɑr dn lˌeɪt/
Definitions of cardinalate word
- noun cardinalate the rank, office, or term of office of a cardinal 3
- noun cardinalate the cardinals collectively 3
- noun cardinalate the position, dignity, or rank of a cardinal 3
- noun cardinalate the pope's council of cardinals 3
- noun cardinalate the body of cardinals. 1
- noun cardinalate the office, rank, or dignity of a cardinal. 1
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Origin of cardinalate
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; cardinal + -ate3
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Parts of speech for Cardinalate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cardinalate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
cardinalate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cardinalate
noun cardinalate
- priesthood — the condition or office of a priest.
- conclave — A conclave is a meeting at which the discussions are kept secret. The meeting which is held to elect a new Pope is called a conclave.
- first estate — the first of the three estates: the clergy in France; the Lords Spiritual in England. Compare estate (def 5).
- ecclesiastics — a member of the clergy or other person in religious orders.
- pastorate — the office or term of office of a pastor.
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