Campbell

[ kam-buh l, kam-uh l ]

/ ˈkæm bəl, ˈkæm əl /

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

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
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
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|DAILY BEAST
“This was a Viking area where they settled and traded,” said Campbell.
How To Strike Viking Gold|Lizzie Crocker|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“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|DAILY BEAST
Durant looked at Campbell keenly, but he showed neither surprise nor indifference.
The Mark of the Knife|Clayton H. Ernst
If he doesn't come we'll have to play Campbell in his place—and somehow I haven't much faith in Campbell.
The Mark of the Knife|Clayton H. Ernst
Campbell looked at him in surprise, and then took up the paper, and opened it.
The Picture of Dorian Gray|Oscar Wilde
He returned and reported the same to Captain Campbell who commanded in front.
An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America|J. P. MacLean
Campbell further said that the refugees were greatly in need of medical assistance.
The American Indian as Participant in the Civil War|Annie Heloise Abel

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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