cabinet

Definitions


[ˈkabɪnɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a cupboard with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying articles
(e.g: we studied the items laid out in a glass cabinet)

- (in the UK, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries) the committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy
(e.g: the change in policy is being implemented by the cabinet)

- a small private room


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from cabin + -et, influenced by French cabinet




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