26984 words

camelot

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
in legends (= traditional stories) about ancient Britain, the castle of King Arthur, and the knights who helped and advised him:

Examples:

The legend of Camelot, King Arthur and the Round Table has inspired writers all over the world.
2
a name used to refer to the White House when John F. Kennedy was president, the people who worked with him, and the feelings of hope and belief about what they could achieve:

Examples:

His ties to the Kennedy clan go back to the age of Camelot.
He recalled the Camelot era of President John Kennedy and the civil rights movement.
3
a name for a place, time, or group of people, especially a country or government, when there is a lot of excitement, hope, and belief about what can be achieved:

Examples:

This early piece of Thai writing describes an ideal kingdom - a Camelot.

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