Cameroon

/kæməˈɹuːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Cameroons

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A sheep of a domesticated breed from West Africa.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A Conservative Party member with green or social liberal leanings, supporting the policies of David Cameron.

NounRegister: UK

Examples

He fears that in downplaying traditional Conservative causes, in changing the party to be more in tune with modern Britain, the Cameroons have in effect accepted that they won't change the country much in office.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Cameroon” mean?

A sheep of a domesticated breed from West Africa.

Is “Cameroon” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.