Albion
noun
A historic term for the island of Great Britain.
Great Britain was often referred to as Albion in historical texts.
Often appears as...
- albion in olden times
- ancient albion
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
proper noun
A name for Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, a soccer team in England.
Albion is playing against Manchester United this weekend.
Often appears as...
- albion game
- albion win
Usage tips
Sport
proper noun
A town in Michigan, USA.
Our next destination is the city of Albion.
Often appears as...
- albion michigan
- albion city
proper noun
Part of a name for West Bromwich Albion F.C., a football club in England.
West Bromwich Albion has a strong fan base.
Often appears as...
- west bromwich albion match
- west bromwich albion player
Usage tips
Sport
noun
A historic term for the island of Great Britain.
Great Britain was often referred to as Albion in historical texts.
Often appears as...
- albion in olden times
- ancient albion
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
proper noun
A name for Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, a soccer team in England.
Albion is playing against Manchester United this weekend.
Often appears as...
- albion game
- albion win
Usage tips
Sport
proper noun
A town in Michigan, USA.
Our next destination is the city of Albion.
Often appears as...
- albion michigan
- albion city
proper noun
Part of a name for West Bromwich Albion F.C., a football club in England.
West Bromwich Albion has a strong fan base.
Often appears as...
- west bromwich albion match
- west bromwich albion player
Usage tips
Sport
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Used mainly in literature or historical contexts, not common in everyday conversation.
Poets once praised the cliffs of Albion.
Pro Tip 2/3Poetic Tone
Invokes a romantic or nostalgic tone, often in poetry and classic literature.
The tales of old Albion resonate through the ages.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
Rarely used to describe Great Britain in current times, it might confuse people.
Albion is not a term you'll hear on a London tour.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Used mainly in literature or historical contexts, not common in everyday conversation.
Poets once praised the cliffs of Albion.
Pro Tip 2/3Poetic Tone
Invokes a romantic or nostalgic tone, often in poetry and classic literature.
The tales of old Albion resonate through the ages.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
Rarely used to describe Great Britain in current times, it might confuse people.
Albion is not a term you'll hear on a London tour.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Used mainly in literature or historical contexts, not common in everyday conversation.
Poets once praised the cliffs of Albion.
Pro Tip 2/3Poetic Tone
Invokes a romantic or nostalgic tone, often in poetry and classic literature.
The tales of old Albion resonate through the ages.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern
Rarely used to describe Great Britain in current times, it might confuse people.
Albion is not a term you'll hear on a London tour.
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