Alberta
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Name — A province in western Canada, with Edmonton as its capital and Calgary as its largest city.
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Etymology
Formed from Albert plus the feminine ending -a; the province takes its name directly from Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.
Full origin of Alberta →Frequently asked questions
What does “Alberta” mean?
The word “Alberta” means a province in western Canada, with Edmonton as its capital and Calgary as its largest city. In plain terms, best known today as the Canadian province between British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
How do you pronounce “Alberta”?
“Alberta” is pronounced al-BUR-tuh (/ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Alberta” in a sentence?
Here is “Alberta” used in a sentence: “Alberta is known for its oil industry and the Canadian Rockies.”
What part of speech is “Alberta”?
“Alberta” is a name.
Is “Alberta” a common word?
“Alberta” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Alberta” have?
“Alberta” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a province in western Canada, with Edmonton as its capital and Calgary as its largest city.
What is the capital of Alberta?
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, a province in western Canada. Its largest city, by contrast, is Calgary.
What is the largest city in Alberta?
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, while Edmonton serves as the provincial capital. Both are major cities in this western Canadian province.
Is Alberta a person's name as well as a place?
Yes. Besides being a province in western Canada, 'Alberta' is a female given name. The two uses are unrelated in everyday context.
What is Alberta the feminine form of?
As a given name, 'Alberta' is the feminine form of the male name Albert. It is used as a woman's first name.