Albert

[ al-bert ]

noun

1. Carl (Bert), 1908–2000, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1971–77.
2. Prince Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emanuel, Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, 1819–61, consort of Queen Victoria.
3. 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, m, uh, -]. Also called Al·bert Ny·an·za [nahy-, an, -z, uh, nyahn, -zah],.
4. a male given name: from Old High German words meaning “noble” and “bright.”

Albert

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/ ˈælbət /

noun

1. Lake Albert
   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 nameLake Mobutu

Albert

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/ ˈælbət /

noun

1. Saxe-Coburg-GothaAlbert, Prince18191861MBritishGermanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Prince. full name Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. 1819–61, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland

albert

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/ ˈælbət /

noun

1. a kind of watch chain usually attached to a waistcoat
2. a standard size of notepaper, 6 × 3 7 8 inches

Word History and Origins

Origin of Albert¹

C19: named after Prince Albert

Example Sentences

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.

From Washington Post

Albert also warned lawmakers that water and electric companies would seek similar legislation.

From ProPublica

“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.

From 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.

From Time

This museum — as well as the Victoria and Albert — stands out for its excellent YouTube channel with great video offerings.

From Washington Post

Efforts to resuscitate her failed and she was pronounced dead at nearby Albert Einstein Medical Center.

From The Daily Beast

DNA tests were used to confirm Albert's status as father in both cases, following protracted legal battles.

From The Daily Beast

And The Prize Is Death, a cartoon by Albert Levering, attacks an epidemic of reckless driving.

From The Daily Beast

Umberto, who went by Albert, oversaw mob killings during his reign in the mid-1900s.

From The Daily Beast

This is an improvement on the Permanent International Peace Bureau, Charles Albert Gobat, and Ludwig Quidde.

From The Daily Beast

In December, 1861, Prince Albert was attacked by the terrible disease which eventually proved fatal.

From Project Gutenberg

The column was suggested in 1862 as a suitable monument to the memory of the late Prince Albert.

From Project Gutenberg

Charles Albert, ex-king of Sardinia, died on his arrival at Portugal, soon after his abdication.

From Project Gutenberg

The return journey to Vaornia was experimental in nature, as Albert tried the range of his powers.

From Project Gutenberg

At one of the larger intersections, Albert stopped under a flaming cresset and looked at his arm.

From Project Gutenberg