Albert

[ al-bert ]

/ ˈæl bərt /

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noun

Carl (Bert), 1908–2000, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1971–77.

Prince Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emanuel, Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, 1819–61, consort of Queen Victoria.

Lake Albert, a lake in central Africa, between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a source of the Nile. 100 miles (160 kilometers) long; 2,061 sq. mi. (5,338 sq. km); 2,030 feet (619 meters) above sea level.Official name Lake Mo·bu·tu Se·se Se·ko

[lahyk moh-boo-too ses-ey sek-oh, muh-] /ˌlaɪk moʊˈbu tu ˈsɛs eɪ ˈsɛk oʊ, mə-/ .Also called Al·bert Ny·an·za

[nahy-an-zuh, nyahn-zah], /naɪˈæn zə, ˈnyɑn zɑ/, Mo·bu·to Lake

[moh-boo-toh lahyk] /moʊˈbu toʊ ˈlaɪk/ .

a male given name: from Old High German words meaning “noble” and “bright.”

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How to use Albert in a sentence

Since his Rookie of the Year Season in 2001, Albert and his wife Deidre have generously given their time and resources to countless charities throughout the world.
Albert Pujols is released by Angels in final year of his contract|Matt Bonesteel, Chelsea Janes|May 7, 2021|Washington Post
Albert also warned lawmakers that water and electric companies would seek similar legislation.
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“We’re now getting requests almost to include a line item under which they can include any construction they want,” Albert told members of the Senate Finance Committee.
Natural Gas Is Getting Cheaper. Thousands Are Paying More To Heat Their Homes Anyway.|by Lucas Manfield and Ken Ward Jr., Mountain State Spotlight|April 17, 2021|ProPublica
The closest was Philip and Elizabeth’s common great-great grandfather, Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, who was Prince Consort to Queen Victoria during their 21 years of marriage.
The Queen’s Man: Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Dies|Howard Chua-Eoan|April 9, 2021|Time

This museum — as well as the Victoria and Albert — stands out for its excellent YouTube channel with great video offerings.
My trip to London was canceled, so I took it on YouTube instead|Nancy Nathan|December 10, 2020|Washington Post
Efforts to resuscitate her failed and she was pronounced dead at nearby Albert Einstein Medical Center.
The Mystery Death Of A Female Firefighter|Christopher Moraff|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
DNA tests were used to confirm Albert's status as father in both cases, following protracted legal battles.
Princess Charlene Gives Birth To Twins Gabriella and Jacques|Tom Sykes|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And The Prize Is Death, a cartoon by Albert Levering, attacks an epidemic of reckless driving.
The Magazine That Made—and Unmade—Politicians|Anthony Haden-Guest|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Umberto, who went by Albert, oversaw mob killings during his reign in the mid-1900s.
Brooklyn’s Gangster Graveyard|Nina Strochlic|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is an improvement on the Permanent International Peace Bureau, Charles Albert Gobat, and Ludwig Quidde.
Up To A Point: What We Really Need Is a Nobel War Prize|P. J. O’Rourke|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In December, 1861, Prince Albert was attacked by the terrible disease which eventually proved fatal.
The Childhood of Distinguished Women|Selina A. Bower
The column was suggested in 1862 as a suitable monument to the memory of the late Prince Albert.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
Charles Albert, ex-king of Sardinia, died on his arrival at Portugal, soon after his abdication.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
The return journey to Vaornia was experimental in nature, as Albert tried the range of his powers.
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At one of the larger intersections, Albert stopped under a flaming cresset and looked at his arm.
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British Dictionary definitions for Albert (1 of 3)

albert

/ (ˈælbət) /

noun

a kind of watch chain usually attached to a waistcoat

British a standard size of notepaper, 6 × 3 7/8 inches

Word Origin for albert

C19: named after Prince Albert

British Dictionary definitions for Albert (2 of 3)

Albert¹

/ (ˈælbət) /

noun

Lake Albert a lake in E Africa, between the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre) and Uganda in the great Rift Valley, 660 m (2200 ft) above sea level: a source of the Nile, fed by the Victoria Nile, which leaves as the Albert Nile. Area: 5345 sqkm (2064 sq miles)Former name: Lake Mobutu

British Dictionary definitions for Albert (3 of 3)

Albert²

/ (ˈælbət) /

noun

Prince. full name Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. 1819–61, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland

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