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Cameronians, an extreme sect of the Presbyterian party in Scotland. They disowned altogether the King's authority and that of the Government, and renounced the title of all pretenders to the throne who would not subscribe to the Solemn League and Covenant and govern according to its principles. These doctrines were chiefly enforced by two preachers named Cargill and Cameron, from the latter of whom the name was derived.