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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It’s also the hidden lesson of the history Campbell and Doshi relate in their essay.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

Starring Lucas Iverson and Owen Campbell, the show features special sound technology and headsets, giving audiences an immersive horror-filled experience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Campbell was the second longest serving Motörhead band member, after Lemmy, and went on to record music and tour with his sons, Todd, Dane and Tyla.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

It’s a good time to revisit Alec Nevala-Lee’s 2018 book, “Astounding,” largely a biography of John W. Campbell, guru of the pulp magazine Astounding Science Fiction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Ms. Campbell startled, but she quickly regained her composure.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas