Rupert

American  

[roo-pert, roo-pert] / ˈru pərt, ˈru pɛrt /

noun

1. Prince, 1619–82, German Royalist general and admiral in the English Civil War (nephew of Charles I of England).

2. a river in W Quebec, Canada, flowing W to James Bay. 380 miles (610 km) long.

3. a male given name: derived from Robert.

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Rupert ¹ British  

/ ˈruːpət /

noun

1. Prince . 1619–82, German-born nephew of Charles I: Royalist general during the Civil War (until 1646) and commander of the Royalist fleet (1648–50). After the Restoration he was an admiral of the English fleet in wars against the Dutch

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Rupert ² British  

/ ˈruːpət /

noun

1. derogatory military a junior officer in the British army

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Etymology

Origin of Rupert

from association of this forename with high social class in Britain

Example Sentences

But more often in recent years it was Rupert - for many decades the most influential media titan in the world - and his daughter Elisabeth who would make time for each other.

From BBC

England team analyst Rupert Lewis donned whites to run the drinks and music played from the dressing rooms throughout the three days.

From BBC

Rupert Murdoch’s network has worked at forging a deep connection with viewers, which has made it the ratings leader since 2002.

From Los Angeles Times

Many have pointed to the downsizing that followed Walt Disney Co.’s $71-billion purchase in 2019 of much of Rupert Murdoch’s Fox entertainment assets.

From Los Angeles Times

Vance had traveled to this remote ranch to meet with its owner — Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire founder of Fox News.

From Salon