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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"It's pretty exciting to be with all the fans," said 50-year-old Alban, a business administrator who traveled from Quito and wore a yellow Ecuador jersey.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026

Frenchman Alban Baton, 23, hid for several hours with other customers in a grocery store cool room.

From Barron's ● Dec. 22, 2025

Rassau and Garnlydan councillor Gareth Alban Davies also stressed the positive impact of waste wardens.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025

Lugo and Alban have been released on bond.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025

San Jose Mogote seems to have transplanted itself to Monte Alban, in the middle of the buffer zone.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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