Cameron

American  

[kam-er-uhn, kam-ruhn] / ˈkæm ər ən, ˈkæm rən /

noun

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

2. Richard, 1648?–80, Scottish Covenanter.

3. Mount, a mountain in central Colorado, in the Park Range of the Rocky Mountains. 14,238 feet (4,342 meters).

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Cameron British  

/ ˈkæmərən /

noun

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

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

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

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Other Word Forms

• Cameronian adjective

Example Sentences

A two-weight undisputed champion, Taylor has fought twice in the Irish capital before, both at the 3Arena against Chantelle Cameron after attempts to secure Croke Park fell through, with security costs offered as a reason.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

On a day that saw three players—McIlroy, Justin Rose and Cameron Young—take turns atop a crowded leaderboard, McIlroy came out on top at 12-under to collect his sixth career major, one ahead of Scottie Scheffler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

McIlroy and Cameron Young were the final pairing Sunday, tied at 11 under.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

On Sunday, he will go out for the final round level on 11 under with American Cameron Young.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

It was usually Sherrie Chin-Watt or Cameron Jenkins who was with him, less often Janice or some underling like Eduardo or me.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee