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Pauline

¹ American

[paw-leen] / pɔˈlin /

noun

a female given name.

Pauline ² American

[paw-lahyn, -leen] / ˈpɔ laɪn, -lin /

adjective

of or relating to the apostle Paul or to his doctrines or writings.

Pauline British

/ ˈpɔːlaɪn /

adjective

relating to Saint Paul or to his doctrines

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Etymology

Origin of Pauline

From the Medieval Latin word Paulīnus, dating back to 1325–75. See Paul ( def. 1 ), -ine ¹

Example Sentences

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Long Beach Opera had a hugely successful season last year promoting Pauline Oliveros, but now faces a budget crunch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Det Sgt Pauline Boyce told the court that she could connect McCarney to the charges.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Living in the County Antrim village of Aghalee, Pauline said there is no other real alternative to using home heating oil.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Just days before her third runway show, French designer Pauline Dujancourt was riding a wave of excitement and nerves.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

By the time summer came, she had seven shots that she thought might have something, as Pauline had always put it.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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