Cameron

[kam-er-uh n, kam-ruh n]

noun

Julia Margaret,1815–79, English photographer, born in India.

Richard,1648?–80, Scottish Covenanter.

Mount, a mountain in central Colorado, in the Park Range of the Rocky Mountains. 14,238 feet (4342 meters).

Related formsCam·er·o·ni·an

[kam-uh-roh-nee-uh n, -rohn-yuh n] /ˌkæm əˈroʊ ni ən, -ˈroʊn yən/, adjective, noun

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Contemporary Examples of cameron

Comedian Cameron Esposito has returned to answer more questions people wanted to ‘Ask a Lesbian.’
‘Ask a Lesbian’ Something Different
The Daily Beast Video
November 17, 2014
Multiple requests for comment from Cameron were denied by his representative.
Kirk Cameron Saves Christmas from Abominable Killjoys (Other Christians)
Brandy Zadrozny
November 14, 2014
Cameron's comments will only confirm that she was in favour of retaining the Union all along.
How the Queen ‘Purred’ With Pleasure at Scottish Referendum Result
Tom Sykes
September 23, 2014
Cameron also reportedly said that the Queen appeared to 'tear up' when he told her the news.
How the Queen ‘Purred’ With Pleasure at Scottish Referendum Result
Tom Sykes
September 23, 2014
“Alex is a politician of huge talent and passion,” Cameron said.
Aaahm Ooot! SNP Leader Salmond Quits After Failed Vote
Nico Hines
September 19, 2014

Historical Examples of cameron

You do not remember Mr. Cameron, your real father, I suppose?
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Cameron is a Scotch name: to what tribe of Camerons do you belong?
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Miss Cameron will, indeed, be a treasure to her betrothed husband.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Sophy, you will tear Miss Cameron's scarf to pieces; do be quiet, child.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
I said we were all afraid that Miss Cameron should catch it; and, excuse me—ah, ah!
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton

British Dictionary definitions for cameron

Cameron

noun

David (William Donald). born 1966, British politician; leader of the Conservative party from 2005; prime minister from 2010

(Mark) James (Walter). 1911–85, British journalist, author, and broadcaster. His books include Witness in Vietnam (1966) and Point of Departure (1967).

Julia Margaret. 1815–79, British photographer, born in India, renowned for her portrait photographs.

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Word Origin and History for cameron

Cameron

Highland clan name, from Gaelic camshron "wry or hooked nose."