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

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Rupert

In May, Houston posted on social media a picture of a letter apparently from Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe confirming he is a member of the party.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

The case gripped Britain and was turned into the 1985 film "Dance with a Stranger" starring Miranda Richardson and Rupert Everett.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

Rupert Murdoch launched Sky in 1989, and Comcast acquired the satellite TV pioneer seven years ago when Murdoch divested much of his entertainment empire, including the LA-based Fox entertainment properties to the Walt Disney Co.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

Leicestershire and Rutland's Reform UK police and crime commissioner, Rupert Matthews has called for calm.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

Rupert shook the flour sack at the miller and then turned around and shook it at all the villagers.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff