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bernardino

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˌbɝnɑɹˈdinoʊ// bernardi·no

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.


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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