Robert

American  

[rob-ert] / ˈrɒb ərt /

noun

1. Henry Martyn 1837–1923, U.S. engineer and authority on parliamentary procedure: author of Robert's Rules of Order (1876, revised 1915).

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

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Example Sentences

He was previously an assistant editorial features editor and a Robert L. Bartley Fellow at The Journal in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal

Robert McMillan writes about computer security, hackers and privacy from The Wall Street Journal’s San Francisco bureau.

From The Wall Street Journal

The youngest son of Zimbabwe's late former President Robert Mugabe has been formally charged with attempted murder at a brief appearance in a South African court.

From BBC

“We are sharpening our focus on delivering innovative medicines for patients and creating long-term value for our stakeholders,” Chief Executive Robert Davis said.

From The Wall Street Journal

John Davidson, whose life with Tourette's syndrome was portrayed in I Swear by Robert Aramayo, was among those at the awards.

From BBC