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

“California and Canada share so much in common,” Caroline Beteta, chief executive of Visit California, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Before confirming him, Senate Republicans should have listened to Caroline Kennedy, when she called her cousin "a predator" who enjoys "a perverse scene of despair and violence."

From Salon

“California’s message to all visitors remains the same: You’re welcomed and respected,” Caroline Beteta, president of Visit California, the state’s marketing agency, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Captain Caroline Weir lamented the contrast in Scotland's first and second-half performances as they went from leading to being humbled 6-1 against Germany in the Women's Nations League.

From BBC

Speaking outside court, Caroline Santer, headteacher at the King's School in Hampshire, said she was hopeful the review would change things as they had a "strong argument".

From BBC