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Albania
al-BAY-nih-uh
Albania (name) means a country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic coast, with its capital at Tirana. Example: “Albania borders Greece, North Macedonia, and Montenegro.”
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A country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic coast, with its capital at Tirana.
"Albania borders Greece, North Macedonia, and Montenegro."
How to use Albania
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Balkan nation on the Adriatic Sea.
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_____ borders Greece, North Macedonia, and Montenegro.
Etymology
Traced through Medieval Latin and Byzantine Greek back to an old regional name, possibly linked to a root meaning "white" or "highland."
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What does “Albania” mean?
The word “Albania” means a country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic coast, with its capital at Tirana. In plain terms, the Balkan nation on the Adriatic Sea.
How do you pronounce “Albania”?
“Albania” is pronounced al-BAY-nih-uh (/ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Albania” in a sentence?
Here is “Albania” used in a sentence: “Albania borders Greece, North Macedonia, and Montenegro.”
What part of speech is “Albania”?
“Albania” is a name.
Where does the word “Albania” come from?
The word “Albania” comes from Medieval Latin. Traced through Medieval Latin and Byzantine Greek back to an old regional name, possibly linked to a root meaning "white" or "highland.".
Is “Albania” a common word?
“Albania” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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