carolina

Car-o-li-na · proper noun

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Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A female given name, a Latinate form of Caroline.

  2. 2.

    A region in the southeastern United States, now divided into North Carolina and South Carolina.

  3. 3.

    (in combination) North Carolina or South Carolina.

Related words

See also: caroline, carolyn, charles

Etymology

Latinized form of "Caroline," from Latin "Carolus" meaning Charles. The American states were named in honor of King Charles I of England (Latin: Carolus).