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Camelot
[ kam-uh-lot ]
noun
- the legendary site of King Arthur's palace and court, possibly near Exeter, England.
- any idyllic place or period, especially one of great happiness.
- the glamorous ambience of Washington, D.C., during the administration of President John F. Kennedy, 1961–63.
Camelot
/ ˈæɪˌɒ /
noun
- (in Arthurian legend) the English town where King Arthur's palace and court were situated
- (in the US) the supposedly golden age of the presidency of John F. Kennedy, 1961–63
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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·dzi· 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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