Alban

American

[awl-buhn, al-] / ˈɔl bən, ˈæl- /

noun

Saint, 3rd century a.d., first English martyr.

Alban British

/ ˈɔːlbən /

noun

Saint. 3rd century _ad , the first English martyr. He was beheaded by the Romans on the site on which St Alban's Abbey now stands, for admitting his conversion to Christianity. Feast day: June 17

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Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen had to settle for second at 0.73 seconds in the night race with young French skier Alban Elezi Cannaferina placing third 0.90sec off the pace.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Ivory Coast found themselves two goals behind after just 21 minutes in Marrakesh, with Guelor Kanga pouncing on a handling error by goalkeeper Alban Lafont to put Gabon in front.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Lugo and Alban have been released on bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

What began as a field tool has now been rolled out across Ukraine, with 3,000 units distributed to hospitals and front-line medics, like Andriy Alban who says he has come to rely on the device.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

When San Jose Mogote founded Monte Alban, Tilcajete responded by gathering people from its surrounding villages, doubling in size, and erecting its own ceremonial buildings.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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