1. (subordinating) on account of the fact that; on account of being; since: because it's so cold we'll go home. 2. because of (preposition) on account of: I lost my job because of her. for the reason that; due to the fact that. because of, by reason of; due to. usage: See reason. More @Wikipedia
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