Cameron

[ kam-er-uhn, kam-ruhn ]

/ ˈkæm ər ən, ˈkæm rən /

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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 (4,342 meters).

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OTHER WORDS FROM Cameron

Cam·er·o·ni·an

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

Words nearby Cameron

camera-shy, caméra stylo, camera tube, camerawoman, camerlengo, Cameron, Cameroon, Cameroons, Cameroun, cam follower, cami

How to use Cameron in a sentence

Their real life story was first captured on Instagram, where Bloom’s husband, Cameron, a professional photographer, documented Penguin’s presence in their lives.
The True Story Behind the New Netflix Film Penguin Bloom|Annabel Gutterman|January 27, 2021|Time
The Rio Grande Valley is made up of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties.
Rio Grande Hospital Workers Turned Down the Vaccine. A Senator and a Sheriff’s Deputy Lined Up Instead.|by Vianna Davila, ProPublica, and Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune|December 21, 2020|ProPublica
Between late March and the end of April, the Hidalgo County sheriff’s office issued 125 citations to people for violating emergency orders, while Cameron, immediately to the east, issued more than 2½ times as many.
Restrictions on the South Texas Border Were Meant to Protect People From COVID-19. Then the Handcuffs Came Out.|by Vianna Davila and Ren Larson|December 19, 2020|ProPublica
“Despite these concerns,” Cameron noted, “we will comply with the Judge’s order to release the recording.”
Daniel Cameron To Release Grand Jury Transcripts|Tanya Christian|September 29, 2020|Essence.com

Cameron said he presented his findings to the grand jury beginning on Monday, and the jury made its decision by noon on Wednesday.
Protesters hit the streets for a second night after officers aren’t charged with killing Breonna Taylor|Fabiola Cineas|September 25, 2020|Vox
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
“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|DAILY BEAST
It would do little or no good to acquaint the constable with their suspicion that the rascal might be the man named Cameron Smith.
The Mystery at Putnam Hall|Arthur M. Winfield
One city detective was trying to locate Cameron Smith, but that individual could not be traced.
The Mystery at Putnam Hall|Arthur M. Winfield
Archibald Cameron, brother of Lochiel, executed; recently the estates of this attainted family have been restored.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Neither of the Cameron twins ever remained in one position or were interested solely in one thing for long.
Ruth Fielding At College|Alice B. Emerson
Ruth Fielding and Helen Cameron, her chum, had arrived with other girls bound for the college on the noon train.
Ruth Fielding At College|Alice B. Emerson

British Dictionary definitions for Cameron

Cameron

/ (ˈkæmərən) /

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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