Campbell

American  

[kam-buhl, kam-uhl] / ˈkæm bəl, ˈkæm əl /

noun

1. Alexander, 1788–1866, U.S. religious leader, born in Ireland: cofounder with his father, Thomas, of the Disciples of Christ Church.

2. Avril Phaedra Kim, born 1947, Canadian politician: prime minister 1993; first woman in Canada to hold that position.

3. Colen or Colin, died 1729, Scottish architect and author.

4. Colin Baron Clyde, 1792–1863, Scottish general.

5. Sir John, 1779–1861, English jurist and writer: Lord Chancellor of England 1859–61.

6. Joseph, 1904–87, U.S. mythologist.

7. Sir Malcolm, 1885–1948, English automobile and speedboat racer.

8. Mrs. Patrick Beatrice Stella Tanner, 1865–1940, English actress.

9. Thomas, 1763–1854, Irish religious leader, in the U.S. after 1807: cofounder with his son, Alexander, of the Disciples of Christ Church.

10. Thomas, 1777–1844, Scottish poet and editor.

11. a city in western California.

12. a city in northeastern Ohio.

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Campbell British  

/ ˈkæmbəl /

noun

1. Sir Colin, Baron Clyde. 1792–1863, British field marshal who relieved Lucknow for the second time (1857) and commanded in Oudh, suppressing the Indian Mutiny

2. Donald. 1921–67, English water speed record-holder

3. Sir Malcolm, father of Donald Campbell. 1885–1948, English racing driver and land speed record-holder

4. Mrs Patrick, original name Beatrice Stella Tanner. 1865–1940, English actress

5. Roy. 1901–57, South African poet. His poetry is often satirical and includes The Flaming Terrapin (1924)

6. Thomas. 1777–1844, Scottish poet and critic, noted particularly for his war poems Hohenlinden and Ye Mariners of England

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Example Sentences

Campbell also revealed Stokes plans to play for his county in the One-Day Cup this summer.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“Densification reduces capex per megawatt, CDC builds on industrial sites with limited community opposition, and contractual protections help mitigate Neocloud risk,” analyst Phil Campbell says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Commons Leader Sir Alan Campbell said the government wants to "build on" changes made by more than 50 bills passed since the current parliamentary session began in July 2024 after the general election.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Analyst John Campbell says Eagers is less reliant than other dealers on selling cars made in Europe and North America, which he expects will continue to lose market share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

She laid Campbell Junior down on the rug by the fireplace, a clean diaper under his fat face, and he was asleep by time she came back downstairs, carrying a thick book.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns