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Callaghan

[ kal-uh-hanor, especially British, -huhn, -guhn ]

noun

  1. (Leonard) James, 1912–2005, British political leader: prime minister 1976–79.
  2. Morley Edward, 1903–90, Canadian novelist.


Callaghan

/ ˈkæləˌhæn /

noun

  1. CallaghanLeonard) James, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff19122005MBritishPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister ( Leonard ) James, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff. 1912–2005, British Labour statesman; prime minister (1976–79)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Example Sentences

Gavin Callaghan, a Labour councillor and leader of Basildon Council, said: "I am deeply concerned by the radio silence that has followed the news."

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The Local Democracy Reporting Service reported Callaghan wanted to see a "task force" made up of local businesses, county education officials, community organisations, parents and "most importantly the students themselves".

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In a letter to Essex County Council, Callaghan said he wanted to see a collaborative approach to tackle the issue, such as offering mentorship, mental health services and extracurricular activities to get young people back into classes.

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It was at Oxford that he met Margaret, daughter of the future Labour prime minister Jim Callaghan and the couple married in 1961.

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James Callaghan faced angry questions in the House of Commons.

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