Robert
Americannoun
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Henry Martyn 1837–1923, U.S. engineer and authority on parliamentary procedure: author of Robert's Rules of Order (1876, revised 1915).
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a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “glory” and “bright.”
Example Sentences
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Even die-hard fans of Stevie Wonder might not know the name Robert Margouleff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
But then the first look at Robert Eggers‘ new gothic horror film, “Werwulf,” dropped and I quickly shifted my anthropomorphic allegiance.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026
Mnangagwa -- nicknamed "The Crocodile" because of his ruthlessness -- came to power in 2017 in a military-backed coup that ousted Robert Mugabe at the age of 93 and after 37 years in power.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
“We’re driving to the transit station and then the bus into Manhattan,” said Robert Selmer, who was traveling with Skogmo.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
The cut-out, a private detective named Robert Maheu, made his way up to Rosselli’s suite at the Plaza and got right to the point.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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