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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Example Sentences

John Campbell: Think about the cost of living in different places.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Campbell Gunn, who acted as an adviser to both, claimed Salmond had warned Sturgeon that Murrell's position as chief executive was "untenable" while she was party leader.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Its premiere was Sunday night at Campbell Hall featuring readings by performance artist Taylor Mac, in flamboyant drag, and unflustered dancer/choreographer Lucinda Childs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Tim Campbell, CEO of Baillie Gifford—that paradoxically venerable yet go-go Scottish investment house—is waxing eloquent about maybe his favorite stock in the entire universe.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Karl shakes his head at me when I try to tell him about the scientific studies Mr. Campbell set forth in his Soil Culture Manual.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson