campbell

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A surname of Scottish and Irish origin: "Campbell" is primarily used as a family name.
    • Joseph Campbell (1904-1987): An American mythologist, writer, and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and religion, particularly his concept of the "monomyth" or "the hero's journey."
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (Surname):

    • The new CEO is named Ms. Campbell.
    • Many Campbells emigrated from Scotland to North America.

  • Proper noun (Referring to Joseph Campbell):

    • Campbell's theories have influenced many writers and filmmakers.
    • We studied Campbell's "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" in my literature class.
Advanced Usage
  • "Campbellian": (adjective) Relating to or characteristic of the ideas or works of Joseph Campbell.
    • The film's plot follows a Campbellian structure of departure, initiation, and return.
Variants and Related Words
  • Campbellite: (noun, historical) A member of the Disciples of Christ, a Christian movement founded in the early 19th century by Thomas and Alexander Campbell. (Note: This is a distinct, specific religious reference separate from the surname or Joseph Campbell).
Synonyms
  • Mythologist (when specifically referring to Joseph Campbell's profession).
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • The Campbell Soup Company: A major American food company, often informally referred to as "Campbell's." This is a distinct proper noun derived from the surname of its founder, Joseph A. Campbell.
    • I had a bowl of Campbell's chicken noodle soup for lunch.
Noun
  1. United States mythologist (1904-1987)

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