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Meaning of the word cabinet in English

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cabinet

US /ˈkæb.ən.ət/
UK /ˈkæb.ən.ət/
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Noun

1.

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing things

Example:
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She keeps her dishes in the kitchen cabinet.
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The filing cabinet is full of old documents.
Synonym:
cupboardlockercaseunitcloset
2.

a body of advisers to a head of state or a prime minister

Example:
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The President met with his cabinet to discuss the new policy.
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The Prime Minister announced changes to his cabinet.
Synonym:
ministrycounciladministrationgovernment
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