Alfa

¹ American  

[al-fuh] / ˈæl fə /

noun

1. a word used in communications to represent the letter A.

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Alfa ² American  

[al-fuh] / ˈæl fə /

noun

Military.

1. 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.

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Alfa British  

/ ˈælfə /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

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Alfa

Fridman, a Russian-Israeli citizen born in Ukraine, is the founder of the Alfa Group investment conglomerate, with key interests in energy and banking.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

It will also increase the “brand distinctiveness” of five regional brands: Chrysler, Dodge, Citroën, Opel, and Alfa Romeo.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

For our final round of properties, we traveled to Monticello, N.Y., where a car lover built a contemporary mansion with an Alfa Romeo showcar parked in the living room.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025

Mays and co-founder Peter Berthon built a small factory at the bottom of Mays' garden and set out to take on European teams such as Ferrari and Alfa Romeo.

From BBC ● Nov. 30, 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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