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

Her traveling companion, a woman named Caroline, looked in her hair to find she had lice, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Both he and coalition partner Caroline van der Plas, among others, have pointed the finger at young people of Moroccan or North African descent.

From BBC

Among his accomplices, Caroline Ellison pleaded guilty to fraud charges and recently began a two-year prison term, and Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make illegal political contributions, among other crimes.

From Los Angeles Times

I ask everyone to keep my wife Caroline and my children in their prayers.

From BBC

His mother Caroline Tindal said the family were all "so proud" of Mr Tindal-Draper, who had previously worked at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and as a carer in the community.

From BBC