Caroline
1 Americanadjective
noun
adjective
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Also called: Carolinian. characteristic of or relating to Charles I or Charles II, kings of England, Scotland, and Ireland, the society over which they ruled, or their government
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of or relating to any other king called Charles
Etymology
Origin of Caroline
1645–55; < Medieval Latin Carolīnus, equivalent to Carol(us) Charles + -īnus -ine 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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One of the biggest benefits of living with her mother is the emotional support they give each other, Caroline says.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
The salon has been nominated for a National Diversity Award and, Caroline says, hairdressers are "thinking more about how to make their salons more neurodiverse friendly".
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Before finding Caroline eight years ago, some hairdressers - according to Gary - were too "terrified to go near" Oliver's hair because he might catch them with a flailing arm or leg.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Between January and the end of April, Caroline, who has ADHD, carried out 284 sensory haircuts - but the Sensory Studio isn't just for children.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Caroline, by then a homeowner herself with a one-year-old—a young Mrs. Richardson—joined the integration association immediately.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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