cyril

• Имя собственное, относящееся к греческому миссионеру IX века, которому приписывается изобретение кириллицы.

A proper noun referring to a Greek missionary from the 9th century, credited with the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet.

uncountable · proper noun

1. B2formal

   A Greek missionary and scholar who, along with his brother Methodius, is credited with creating the Glagolitic alphabet, which later influenced the development of the Cyrillic alphabet.

   Кирилл

   • Cyril and Methodius are revered as saints in the Orthodox Church.
   • The Cyrillic alphabet is named after Saint Cyril.
   • Cyril's missionary work helped spread Christianity among the Slavic peoples.