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Albany
AWL-buh-nee
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1
The capital city of New York State, in the United States.
"Albany sits on the Hudson River and has served as the New York state capital since 1797."
2
A historic name for Scotland, and the title of Duke of Albany traditionally granted to younger sons of the British royal family.
"The dukedom of Albany has been held by several members of the royal family over the centuries."
How to Use Albany
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost familiar today as the capital of New York; historically also a name and title tied to Scotland.
Word Forms
Albanys plural
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Etymology
From an old Gaelic name for Scotland (Alba), which passed through Latin and Middle English into its current form.