name
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Albany
AWL-buh-nee
Albany (name) means the capital city of New York State, in the United States. Example: “Albany sits on the Hudson River and has served as the New York state capital since 1797.”
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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.
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- Albanys
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_____ sits on the Hudson River and has served as the New York state capital since 1797.
Etymology
From an old Gaelic name for Scotland (Alba), which passed through Latin and Middle English into its current form.
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What does “Albany” mean?
The word “Albany” means the capital city of New York State, in the United States. In plain terms, most familiar today as the capital of New York; historically also a name and title tied to Scotland.
How do you pronounce “Albany”?
“Albany” is pronounced AWL-buh-nee (/ˈɔːl.bə.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Albany” in a sentence?
Here is “Albany” used in a sentence: “Albany sits on the Hudson River and has served as the New York state capital since 1797.”
What part of speech is “Albany”?
“Albany” is a name.
Where does the word “Albany” come from?
The word “Albany” comes from Latin. From an old Gaelic name for Scotland (Alba), which passed through Latin and Middle English into its current form.
Is “Albany” a common word?
“Albany” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Albany” have?
“Albany” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the capital city of New York State, in the United States.
Is Albany the capital of New York State?
Yes, Albany is the official capital city of New York State, in the United States.
What is the "Duke of Albany"?
It is a traditional title in the British royal family, historically granted to younger sons of the monarch, deriving from the historic name for Scotland.
Does "Albany" refer to anything besides the city in New York?
Yes, Albany is also a historic name for Scotland, and the associated title "Duke of Albany" has long been used in the British royal family, distinct from the American city.
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