Caroline

¹

[ kar-uh-lahyn, -lin ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Charles, especially Charles I and Charles II of England or their times.

Caroline

²

[ kar-uh-lin, -lahyn ]

noun

1. a female given name.

Caroline

/ ˌkærəˈliːən; ˈkærəˌlaɪn /

adjective

1. Also calledCarolinian 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
2. of or relating to any other king called Charles

Word History and Origins

Origin of Caroline¹

1645–55; < Medieval Latin Carolīnus, equivalent to Carol(us) Charles + -īnus -ine ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Caroline Weir was 22, and is now 29.

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Caroline Weir says it is "all to play for in Tuesday's cup final".

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Deputy opposition leader Caroline Sargent said the committee had to find a balance between allowing public access and keeping public broadcasters, staff and visitors safe.

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Caroline Sturgess, Dawn's mother, previously told the ongoing inquiry that it was a "solace" to her family that nobody else had died in the Amesbury incident.

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The Pelicots’ middle child, Caroline Darian, now 45, screamed her anguish at her father in court as she demanded to know the truth about photos found on his computer.

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