Caerdydd is the Welsh name for Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. In Welsh, it functions as a proper noun and toponym; in English contexts it is used as the local name with Welsh pronunciation carrying distinct phonetic features. The term embodies a long-standing regional identifier and is commonly encountered in place-name discussions, travel, and Welsh-language media. It’s pronounced with Welsh phonology, not an Anglicized approximation.
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