Campbell

[ kam-buhl, kam-uhl ]

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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], Kim, born 1947, Canadian politician: prime minister 1993; first woman in Canada to hold that position.
Col·en [kol, -, uh, n, koh, -l, uh, n] or Colin, died 1729, Scottish architect and author.
Colin Baron 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. Patrick Beatrice 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 western California.
a city in northeastern Ohio.

Campbell

/ ˈkæmbəl /

CampbellSir Colin, Baron Clyde17921863MBritishMILITARY: general 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
CampbellDonald19211967MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: water speed record-holder Donald. 1921–67, English water speed record-holder
CampbellSir Malcolm18851948MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: racing driverSPORT AND GAMES: land speed record-holder Sir Malcolm, father of Donald Campbell. 1885–1948, English racing driver and land speed record-holder
CampbellPatrick, Mrs18651940FEnglishTHEATRE: actress Mrs Patrick, original name Beatrice Stella Tanner. 1865–1940, English actress
CampbellRoy19011957MSouth AfricanWRITING: poet Roy. 1901–57, South African poet. His poetry is often satirical and includes The Flaming Terrapin (1924)
CampbellThomas17771844MScottishWRITING: poetWRITING: critic Thomas. 1777–1844, Scottish poet and critic, noted particularly for his war poems Hohenlinden and Ye Mariners of England

The next day the whole raid force piled into a windowless conference room at Fort Campbell.

In one study, Campbell looked at some of the most popular Christian bloggers online.

We were scheduled to fly over to Fort Campbell to meet with the President and I was worried.

To read the second essay, visit jcf.org Used by permission of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, www.jcf.org.

According to Campbell, every hero encounters a wise mystic who helps him embrace his destiny.

Colonel Campbell was promoted to a Brigadier-General as a direct result of this battle.

Colonel Campbell's troops, however, defeated the British badly on October 7, 1780.

Ferguson's troops far outnumbered Colonel Campbell's troops and were much better equipped with military supplies.

Among the prisoners taken was the honorable Archibald Campbell, and 271 Highlanders.

Archibald Campbell, duke of Argyle, beheaded at Edinburgh for seditious measures.

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