caroline

adj. relating to the time when King Charles I or Charles II ruled England.

adj. pertaining to the reigns of Charles I (1625–1649) or Charles II (1660–1685) of England; occasionally applied to the reign of Charles III.

“The museum has a beautiful collection of Caroline furniture from the 1600s.”

“The historian argued that Caroline political thought was far more complex than the simple 'divine right' narrative often suggests.”

Formal · Technical

n. a person who lived during the time of King Charles I or II.

n. a person, especially a poet or soldier, living during the reign of Charles I or Charles II.

“He studied the lives of the Carolines who supported the king during the war.”

“The anthology focuses on the works of the minor Carolines, whose lyric poetry often reflected the growing tensions of the mid-seventeenth century.”

Formal · Archaic

n. a common female first name.

n. a female given name of Germanic origin, a feminine form of Charles.

“Caroline is starting her new job at the hospital next Monday.”

“The letter was addressed to Caroline, though the handwriting was so cramped it was difficult to be certain.”