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Camelot

[ kam-uh-lot ]

noun

  1. the legendary site of King Arthur's palace and court, possibly near Exeter, England.
  2. any idyllic place or period, especially one of great happiness.
  3. the glamorous ambience of Washington, D.C., during the administration of President John F. Kennedy, 1961–63.


Camelot

/ ˈæɪˌɒ /

noun

  1. (in Arthurian legend) the English town where King Arthur's palace and court were situated
  2. (in the US) the supposedly golden age of the presidency of John F. Kennedy, 1961–63
“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

Camelot

  1. In the legends of King Arthur (see also Arthur ), the capital of his kingdom; truth, goodness, and beauty reigned in Camelot.
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Notes

The administration of President John F. Kennedy is often idealized as an American Camelot.
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Other Word Forms

  • 䲹e·dzi· adjective
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Example Sentences

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In 1960 he won a Tony Award for his performance as King Arthur in Camelot on Broadway.

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For now, though, we have to wonder whether the Padres’ Camelot Era might have ended 90 days ago.

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The couple's charity work earned them a special trophy from Camelot in 2002, as well as invitations to Buckingham Palace and the Pride of Britain awards.

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The former boss of Camelot was appointed interim chairman of the Post Office after his predecessor Henry Staunton was sacked in January.

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Paul Teasdale, director of Camelot Care, said he is "delighted" with Ms Moseley's portraits.

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