Campbell

[kam-buh l, kam-uh l]

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: first woman prime minister 1993.

Col·en

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

ColinBaron 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. PatrickBeatrice 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 W California.

a city in NE Ohio.

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Examples from the Web for campbell

Contemporary Examples of campbell

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
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
As Campbell says, “the hero is a champion of things becoming, not of things become.”
The Walking Dead’s Luke Skywalker: Rick Grimes Is the Perfect Modern-Day Mythical Hero
Regina Lizik
October 28, 2014
“This was a Viking area where they settled and traded,” said Campbell.
How To Strike Viking Gold
Lizzie Crocker
October 18, 2014
“He spent most of his time trying to impress me,” Campbell tells Piazza about a meeting with Ryan.
The World Would Go to Hell Without Nuns
William O’Connor
September 4, 2014

Historical Examples of campbell

In his hurry, Campbell missed his footing, and fell overboard:—he could not swim.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
Stern as Captain Campbell seemed, the loss of his son was irreparable.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
He called for his secretary, Mr. Campbell, to write the despatches.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson
Robert Southey
This latter Mr. Campbell Dodgson considers to be a poor copy.
Albert Durer
T. Sturge Moore
Mr. Campbell I've put a suit of Hosy's and some flannels on your bed.
Kent Knowles: Quahaug
Joseph C. Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for campbell

Campbell

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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Word Origin and History for campbell

Campbell

family name, from Gaelic caimbeul "wry or crooked mouth," from cam "crooked, deformed, one-eyed, cross-eyed." Also in surname Cameron, from Gaelic camshron "wry or hooked nose" (in the Highland clan; the Lowland name is for a locality in Fife). The Campbell Soup Company was started in 1869 by Joseph A. Campbell; Warhol began painting their cans in 1962.