noun

Camus

Camus (noun) means a surname, most famously that of the French novelist and philosopher Albert Camus. Example: “Camus explored the absurd in his novel The Stranger.”

noun

A surname, most famously that of the French novelist and philosopher Albert Camus.

"Camus explored the absurd in his novel The Stranger."

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In plain EnglishA French surname, best known through the writer Albert Camus.

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Etymology

From a French surname derived from the adjective camus, "flat-nosed".

Origin: French

Rhymes for Camus

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Camus” mean?

The word “Camus” means a surname, most famously that of the French novelist and philosopher Albert Camus. In plain terms, a French surname, best known through the writer Albert Camus.

How do you use “Camus” in a sentence?

Here is “Camus” used in a sentence: “Camus explored the absurd in his novel The Stranger.”

What part of speech is “Camus”?

“Camus” is a noun.

Where does the word “Camus” come from?

The word “Camus” comes from French. From a French surname derived from the adjective camus, "flat-nosed".