Alfa

¹ American

[al-fuh] / ˈæl fə /

noun

a word used in communications to represent the letter A.

Alfa ² American

[al-fuh] / ˈæl fə /

noun

Military.

the NATO name for a class of high-speed nuclear-powered Soviet submarines having a titanium hull, designed for swift pursuit and attack and to avoid anti-submarine weaponry: first produced for the Soviet Navy in the 1960s; in service with the Russian Navy 1992–96.

Alfa British

/ ˈælfə /

noun

a variant spelling of Alpha

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Etymology

Origin of Alfa

First recorded in 1950–55; variant spelling of alpha

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Alfa

He tested for Alfa Romeo, but then the team boss left and the opportunity evaporated.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The group's brands also include Alfa Romeo, Opel, Maserati and Dodge trucks.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

He has recalled watching an Alfa Romeo tear through the Rallye Côte d’Ivoire, an encounter he credits with igniting a lifelong fascination with cars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

As well as Mercedes and BMW, other brands being removed as part of the change include Audi, Alfa Romeo and Lexus.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025

He has worked a long time with Misyon Alfa and knows about the big world.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple

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