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Albion

Syllabification: (Al·bi·on)
Pronunciation: /ˈalbēən/
Definition of Albion

noun

  • a poetic or literary term for Britain or England (often used in referring to ancient or historical times).

Origin:

Old English, from Latin, probably of Celtic origin and related to Latin albus 'white' (in allusion to the white cliffs of Dover). The phrase perfidious Albion (mid 19th century) translates the French la perfide Albion, alluding to alleged treachery to other nations

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