roland

noun
UK: /ˈrəʊ.lənd/
US: /ˈroʊ.lənd/

  1. A male given name.

    1. My friend is called Roland. [ ] [ ]
    2. Roland is a popular name in Germany, often associated with strength. [ ] [ ]

  2. A legendary hero of the Frankish military leader Charlemagne, known for his bravery and chivalry.

    1. Roland was a key figure in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. [ ] [ ]
    2. The epic poem 'The Song of Roland' tells the story of Roland's heroic death. [ ] [ ]

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The word "roland" in English means: A male given name., A legendary hero of the Frankish military leader Charlemagne, known for his bravery and chivalry..

The phonetic transcription of "roland" is /ˈrəʊ.lənd/ in British English and /ˈroʊ.lənd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "roland": "My friend is called Roland.". More examples on the page.