Albion
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.”
How to use Albion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA literary or old-fashioned name for Britain, and part of several football club names.
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Writers have long used "_____" as a romantic stand-in for Britain.
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
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.