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Definition of cyril

cyril

/ˈsɪr.əl/
Cyr · il
Plural:Cyrils
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Adjective:Cyrillic
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cyril Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A male given name of Greek origin meaning 'lordly', historically borne by Saint Cyril of Alexandria and Saint Cyril, the 9th-century Byzantine missionary to the Slavs after whom the Cyrillic alphabet is named.

Example

"The historical linguistics lecture examined the missionary work of Saint Cyril and his brother Methodius in the ninth century."

• Rhymes for cyril

• Nearby Words

cypripedium
cyprus
cyrano
cyril
cyrillic
cyrtanthus
cyrus

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Ancient Greek given name Kyrillos (meaning 'lordly' or 'masterful'), from kyrios ('lord' or 'master'). The Cyrillic alphabet is named in honor of the 9th-century Byzantine missionary Saint Cyril.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cyril. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cyril
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