roland

Ro·land

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [roh-luh nd]
- /ˈroʊ lənd/
- /ˈrəʊlənd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roh-luh nd]
- /ˈroʊ lənd/

Definitions of roland word

noun roland Italian Orlando. the greatest of the paladins in the Charlemagne cycle of the chansons de geste, renowned for his prowess and the manner of his death in the battle of Roncesvalles (a.d. 778), also for his five days' combat with Oliver in which neither was the victor. 1
noun roland a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “glory” and “land.”. 1
idioms roland a Roland for an Oliver, retaliation or a retort equal to its provocation; a blow for a blow. 1
noun roland the greatest of the legendary 12 peers (paladins, of whom Oliver was another) in attendance on Charlemagne; he died in battle at Roncesvalles (778 ad) 0
noun roland a masculine name: var. Rowland; equiv. It. Orlando 0
noun roland a legendary hero famous for his strength, courage, and chivalrous spirit who appears in the Chanson de Roland and other stories of the Charlemagne cycle 0

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Parts of speech for Roland

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roland popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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