Campbell

[ kam-buhl, kam-uhl ]

/ ˈkæm bəl, ˈkæm əl /

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noun

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

A·vril Phaedra

[av-ril], /ˈæv rɪl/, Kim, born 1947, Canadian politician: prime minister 1993; first woman in Canada to hold that position.

Col·en

[kol-uhn, koh-luhn] /ˈkɒl ən, ˈkoʊ lən/ or Colin, died 1729, Scottish architect and author.

Colin Baron Clyde, 1792–1863, Scottish general.

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

Joseph, 1904–87, U.S. mythologist.

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

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

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

Thomas, 1777–1844, Scottish poet and editor.

a city in western California.

a city in northeastern Ohio.

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Words nearby Campbell

campanula, campanulaceous, campanulate, Camp Bastion, camp bed, Campbell, Campbell-Bannerman, Campbellism, Campbellite, Campbell-Stokes recorder, Campbeltown

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How to use Campbell in a sentence

More than two years after that tortured 2018 vote, Campbell is also facing a recall in large part over the vacation rental issue long considered one of the most divisive in city politics.
Morning Report: Farewell to a San Diego Special|Voice of San Diego|February 24, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Campbell’s plan would cap whole-home rentals at 1 percent of the city’s housing stock, and create a licensing process and a bolstered enforcement system.
Morning Report: Another Vacation Rental Showdown|Voice of San Diego|February 23, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Campbell has predicted her plan could slash the number of whole-home rentals in the city by at least two-thirds.
New Numbers Shed Light on Potential Impact of Vacation Rental Proposal|Lisa Halverstadt|February 22, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Campbell, in attempting to defend herself from the recall, will be subject to all the requirements of any other candidate seeking office.
Politics Report: All Politics Is Schools|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|February 20, 2021|Voice of San Diego

Then refusing to join a boycott is a way to reaffirm that image to yourself, Campbell said.
MyPillow boycott: How a product can spark an identity crisis|Elizabeth Chang|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
The next day the whole raid force piled into a windowless conference room at Fort Campbell.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In one study, Campbell looked at some of the most popular Christian bloggers online.
God vs. the Internet. And the Winner is…|Michael Schulson|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We were scheduled to fly over to Fort Campbell to meet with the President and I was worried.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To read the second essay, visit jcf.org Used by permission of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, www.jcf.org.
Joseph Campbell on the Roots of Halloween|Joseph Campbell|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to Campbell, every hero encounters a wise mystic who helps him embrace his destiny.
The Walking Dead’s Luke Skywalker: Rick Grimes Is the Perfect Modern-Day Mythical Hero|Regina Lizik|October 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Colonel Campbell was promoted to a Brigadier-General as a direct result of this battle.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Colonel Campbell's troops, however, defeated the British badly on October 7, 1780.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Ferguson's troops far outnumbered Colonel Campbell's troops and were much better equipped with military supplies.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Among the prisoners taken was the honorable Archibald Campbell, and 271 Highlanders.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Archibald Campbell, duke of Argyle, beheaded at Edinburgh for seditious measures.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell

British Dictionary definitions for Campbell

Campbell

/ (ˈkæmbəl) /

noun

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

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

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

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

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

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

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