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Albion
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1
A poetic or archaic name for Great Britain, sometimes used more narrowly for England.
"Writers have long used "Albion" as a romantic stand-in for Britain."
2
Part of the name of several British football clubs, such as West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion.
"Fans still refer to West Bromwich Albion simply as "the Albion.""
How to Use Albion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA literary or old-fashioned name for Britain, and part of several football club names.
Common pairings
perfidious Albion
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Etymology
From an ancient Celtic name for Britain, likely related to a root meaning "white," possibly a reference to the white cliffs of Dover.