cruzeiro
- proper noun
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Cruzeiro
- At this point, O Cruzeiro found itself in an uneasy position.
- O Cruzeiro
- Cruzeiro 1961
Examples
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Anthropologists, ethnologists, and renowned backwoodsmen sertanistas—experts in contacting Indians—have already examined it in a memorable meeting in the Grand Salon of O Cruzeiro.
Academic text (1997) -
O Cruzeiro won the championships in an impressive display of teamwork last season.
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Top officials from the SPI voiced similar concerns and urged O Cruzeiro to desist from publication.
Academic text (1997) -
The truth, however, is that this world exists and has a name: Amaznia (O Cruzeiro 1961: 194-195).
Academic text (1997) -
When first published in 1961 for the magazine O Cruzeiro, some subjects were likely identified by relatives, friends, and acquaintances, creating more visceral emotional responses.
Academic text (2017) -
Brazil has arrested Octavio Indio da Costa, the former chief executive of a Cruzeiro do Sul bank, which has been accused of engaging in money laundering and fraud.
Blog text (16) -
Fans gathered to celebrate the latest victory of Cruzeiro at the local stadium.
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The history of Cruzeiro includes several national titles and a dedicated fan base.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cruzeiro the football club took its name from the constellation Cruzeiro do Sul, the 'Southern Cross', a well-known national symbol. So the team's name links directly to that star symbol and to Brazilian identity.
