Synonyms

albeit

American

[awl-bee-it] / ɔlˈbi ɪt /

conjunction

although; even if.

a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.

albeit British

/ ɔːlˈbiːɪt /

conjunction

even though

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Etymology

Origin of albeit

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English al be it “al(though) it be”

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