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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.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Campbell was breathing and alert when he was taken to the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Jack Campbell was lying face down and motionless on the field after tackling Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The DUP MP for East Londonderry Gregory Campbell said Lockhart's resignation had come as no surprise and could prove a "pivotal moment" for the wider unionist family.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

An emotional @aidanhutch97 being a leader for the @Lions defense after Jack Campbell was carted off.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Ms. Campbell once again gave her famous bright-white smile.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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