Camus Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkæmɪs

KAM-iss

UK

kæˈmuː

kam-OO

Definition

'Camus' is a surname most famously associated with the French philosopher and writer Albert Camus.

Usage & Nuances

'Camus' is almost always used as a proper noun, not an everyday English word. Primarily recognized as Albert Camus, a Nobel Prize-winning author. Rarely used outside of proper names.

• Spanish: Camus (apellido) - Camus (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Camus (sobrenome) - Camus (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Camus (apelido) - Camus (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 加缪 (人名)
• Chinese (Traditional): 加繆 (人名)
• Hindi: कैम्यूस (नाम)
• Arabic: كامو (اسم علم)
• Bengali: কামু
• Russian: Камю
• Japanese: カミュ
• Vietnamese: Camus
• Korean: 카뮈
• Turkish: Camus
• Urdu: کامیو
• Indonesian: Camus

Example Sentences

Camus wrote 'The Stranger.'

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Many people study Camus in philosophy classes.

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Camus was born in Algeria.

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To me, Camus' ideas about the absurd are fascinating.

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Have you ever read anything by Camus?

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People still debate Camus' influence on modern thought.

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