Roland

American  

[roh-luhnd] / ˈroʊ lənd /

noun

1. Italian Orlando.  the greatest of the paladins in the Charlemagne cycle of the chansons de geste, renowned for his prowess and the manner of his death in the battle of Roncesvalles (a.d. 778), also for his five days' combat with Oliver in which neither was the victor.

2. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “glory” and “land.”

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idioms

1. a Roland for an Oliver, retaliation or a retort equal to its provocation; a blow for a blow.

Roland British  

/ ˈrəʊlənd /

noun

1. the greatest of the legendary 12 peers (paladins, of whom Oliver was another) in attendance on Charlemagne; he died in battle at Roncesvalles (778 _ad )

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Example Sentences

“The wealth effect has never been more important to the U.S. economy,” wrote Emily Roland and Matt Miskin, investment strategists at Manulife John Hancock Investments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

In the build-up to Roland Garros, she was playing events on the second tier of the women's tour across Europe.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The third-youngest Roland Garros finalist this century behind 18-year-old Coco Gauff in 2022 and 17-year-old Kim Clijsters in 2001, Andreeva is bidding to become the youngest French Open champion since Monica Seles in 1992.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Qualifier Chwalinska's path to Saturday's showpiece at Roland Garros has been less predictable.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I started my classes and got a job with a professor of psychology named Dr. Roland.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt