Meaning of the word "due to the fact that" in English

What does "due to the fact that" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

due to the fact that

US /duː tuː ðə fækt ðæt/
UK /djuː tuː ðə fækt ðæt/

Phrase

because of; owing to

Example:
The game was canceled due to the fact that it was raining heavily.
She couldn't attend the meeting due to the fact that she was ill.