Albion

Albion is the oldest known name for Great Britain, dating back to the 4th century BCE and perhaps earlier. It includes all the British Isles except for Ireland. The origin of the term has Greek, Latin, Celtic, and Welsh influence.

Now, the term is used as a poetic or romantic term for Great Britain.

British Isles Terminology by Kenny Chmielewski

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Citations

• Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Albion". Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/place/Albion-island-Europe. Accessed 21 November 2022.