Albion
What is another word for Albion? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — A poetic or archaic name for Great Britain, sometimes used more narrowly for England.
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How to use Albion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
perfidious Albion
Etymology
From an ancient Celtic name for Britain, likely related to a root meaning "white," possibly a reference to the white cliffs of Dover.
Full origin of Albion →Frequently asked questions
What does “Albion” mean?
The word “Albion” means a poetic or archaic name for Great Britain, sometimes used more narrowly for England. In plain terms, a literary or old-fashioned name for Britain, and part of several football club names.
How do you pronounce “Albion”?
“Albion” is pronounced AL-beern (/ˈælbi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Albion” in a sentence?
Here is “Albion” used in a sentence: “Writers have long used "Albion" as a romantic stand-in for Britain.”
What part of speech is “Albion”?
“Albion” is a name.
Is “Albion” a common word?
“Albion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Albion” have?
“Albion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a poetic or archaic name for Great Britain, sometimes used more narrowly for England.
