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

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Roland

Finance Minister Roland Lescure pledged support measures for shopkeepers and craftspeople.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Filmmaker and professor Roland Palencia confirmed the actor’s death on social media, writing that Kearns had died Monday evening after feeling unwell and calling the paramedics on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Finance Minister Roland Lescure said France would be strategic in issuing new debt amid investor concerns over the country’s financial woes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

After a strong start to the season and winning the 'Sunshine Double' at Indian Wells and Miami in March, Sabalenka suffered a quarter-final defeat at Roland Garros and a fourth-round exit at Wimbledon.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

“Yeah. He was my buddy on the boxcar. His name was Roland Weary. He died in my arms.”

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

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