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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Luis Prieto, Ph.D., and M.D.-Ph.D. student Caroline Doherty contributed specialized techniques, including advanced microscopy and analysis of a wider variety of tissue samples.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
Caroline Semaille, director of Public Health France, also said it could not be ruled out that people transmit the virus "48 hours before the onset of symptoms".
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“Understandably at that time, we were desperate to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe — so health and longevity were at the forefront of our minds,” writes Caroline Tien for SELF.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Tanya Reynolds offers a broader glimpse of Caroline Bingley, a character who often belittles Mary.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
I follow her to one of the long tables, where she establishes herself near Andrew Yee, Michael Amorosa, and Caroline McNutt.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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