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Meaning of Albertopolis in English:

Albertopolis

noun

informal British

  • An informal name for: the area of South Kensington in London that is home to various cultural and educational institutions including the Natural History Museum, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Royal College of Music.

Pronunciation

Albertopolis

/ˌalbəˈtɒpəlɪs/ /ˌalbəˈtɒp(ə)lɪs/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From the name of Prince Albert + -opolis.