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People & Occupations — Lesson 65

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calliope
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calliope

kəˈlaɪəpi
(Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry — the old calliope was restored and now performs at festivals every summer.
The steamboat's calliope played a cheerful tune as it approached the riverbank.
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cameraman
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cameraman

ˈkæm.ɚ.ə.mæn
A photographer who operates a movie camera — she hired a cameraman to record her wedding.
The cameraman filmed the entire event from multiple angles.
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cameramen
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cameramen

ˈkæm.ɹə.mɛn
A photographer who operates a movie camera — the news crew included two cameramen.
The cameramen arrived early to set up their equipment.
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camper
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camper

ˈkæmpɚ
Someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation — my family goes camper every summer.
We rented a camper for our road trip across the country.
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campers
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campers

ˈkæmpɚz
Someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation — the campers set up their tents near the lake.
The campers set up their tents near the lake.
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canary
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canary

kəˈneri
Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police — I painted my bedroom a canary yellow.
She keeps a canary in a cage by the window.
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candidates
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candidates

ˈkændɪdeɪts
A politician who is running for public office — there are five candidates running for mayor.
There are five candidates running for mayor.
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cannibal
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cannibal

ˈkænəbəl
A person who eats human flesh — police discovered the cannibal had buried bodies in the forest.
The castaways were accused of being cannibals.
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cannibals
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cannibals

ˈkænəbəlz
A person who eats human flesh — the novel describes a group of cannibals stranded on a deserted island.
The cannibals were portrayed in adventure movies as dangerous and primitive.
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cantor
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cantor

ˈkæntɔːr
The musical director of a choir — the cantor sang a beautiful solo during the service.
The cantor led the congregation in traditional hymns.
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capitalist
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capitalist

ˈkæpɪtəlɪst
A conservative advocate of capitalism — the capitalist system rewards risk-taking and innovation.
She is a wealthy capitalist who invests in new businesses.
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capitalists
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capitalists

ˈkæpɪtəlɪsts
A conservative advocate of capitalism — the capitalists invested heavily in new technologies during the 1990s.
The capitalists invested heavily in new technologies during the 1990s.
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