Word
bernardino
Phoneticsbernardi·no
/ˌbɝnɑɹˈdinoʊ/
Definition
n. a male name of Italian or Spanish origin. It is the name of several famous saints and places around the world.
n. a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'brave as a bear'. Often refers to San Bernardino, a Franciscan missionary, or the city and county in California named after him.
Examples
“Bernardino is a common name in some parts of Italy.”
“The logistics hub in San Bernardino serves as a critical point for goods moving through Southern California.”
“The historical influence of Bernardino of Siena remains evident in the widespread use of the IHS monogram, which he popularized during his preaching tours across fifteenth-century Italy.”
Examples
simple
“Bernardino is a common name in some parts of Italy.”
contextual
“The logistics hub in San Bernardino serves as a critical point for goods moving through Southern California.”
complex
“The historical influence of Bernardino of Siena remains evident in the widespread use of the IHS monogram, which he popularized during his preaching tours across fifteenth-century Italy.”
Usage
When referring to the city or the saint, it is a proper noun and must be capitalized.
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