Phrase guide

Grand Cross

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A decoration of the highest class in certain orders

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Rafael Nadal received the Grand Cross of the Order of the 2nd of May.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The recipient of this decoration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • This person is a Grand Cross.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: velkokříž — decoration
  • Dutch: grootkruis — decoration
  • French: grand-croix — decoration
  • German: Großkreuz — decoration
  • Portuguese: grã-cruz — decoration
  • French: grand-croix — recipient
  • Portuguese: grã-cruz — recipient