Translation of "cornerstone" into Russian

краеугольный камень, угловой камень are the top translations of "cornerstone" into Russian.

cornerstone noun grammar

A ceremonial stone set at the corner of a building, joining two exterior walls, and often inscribed with the starting and completion dates of construction, the name of the architect and owner, and other details. [..]

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  • краеугольный камень

    noun masculine

    ceremonial stone [..]

    Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of democracy.

    Свобода слова - это краеугольный камень демократии.

  • угловой камень

    masculine

    Such an application of ‘corner’ to a keyman seems significant in view of the symbolic application of “cornerstone” in Messianic prophecy.

    Тот факт, что словом «угол» называли главу, или важного человека, очень примечателен, поскольку выражение «угловой камень» используется в пророчествах применительно к Мессии.

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