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Albion
AL-beern
Albion (name) means a poetic or archaic name for Great Britain, sometimes used more narrowly for England. Example: “Writers have long used "Albion" as a romantic stand-in for Britain.”
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A poetic or archaic name for Great Britain, sometimes used more narrowly for England.
"Writers have long used "Albion" as a romantic stand-in for Britain."
2
Part of the name of several British football clubs, such as West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion.
"The Reds laid siege to the Albion goal throughout, with Jordan Henderson striking the underside of the bar and Dirk Kuyt the inside of the post."
— Sam Sheringham, Liverpool 0-1 West Brom (2012)
"Fans still refer to West Bromwich Albion simply as "the Albion.""
How to use Albion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA literary or old-fashioned name for Britain, and part of several football club names.
Common pairings
perfidious Albion
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Etymology
From an ancient Celtic name for Britain, likely related to a root meaning "white," possibly a reference to the white cliffs of Dover.
Rhymes for Albion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
