Campbell
[kam-buh l, kam-uh l]
- 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
In one study, Campbell looked at some of the most popular Christian bloggers online.
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 HeroRegina 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 HeroRegina Lizik
October 28, 2014
“This was a Viking area where they settled and traded,” said Campbell.
“He spent most of his time trying to impress me,” Campbell tells Piazza about a meeting with Ryan.
Historical Examples
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 NelsonRobert Southey
This latter Mr. Campbell Dodgson considers to be a poor copy.
Albert DurerT. Sturge Moore
Mr. Campbell I've put a suit of Hosy's and some flannels on your bed.
Kent Knowles: QuahaugJoseph C. Lincoln
Campbell
- 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.
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