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robert

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɹɑbɝt// robert

n. a common name for a man or a boy. People often shorten it to Bob or Rob.

n. a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'bright fame'. Common in English-speaking cultures, it frequently appears in hypocoristic forms such as Bob, Bobby, or Rob.


SIMPLE

My brother's name is Robert.

CONTEXTUAL

Robert works as a senior engineer at the local manufacturing plant.

COMPLEX

The historical record mentions several kings named Robert, each of whom played a significant role in the development of the medieval state.

Origin

From Anglo-Norman Robert, from the Old Frankish cognate of Old High German Hrodperht (normalised form: Ruodberht), from Proto-West Germanic Hrōþiberht, from Proto-Germanic Hrōþiberhtaz (literally “shining glory”). Doublet of Rupert.

Usage

A proper noun; always capitalized.

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