Albright

/ˈɔːlbraɪt/ noun/proper noun

Definition

A surname, notably belonging to Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State under President Clinton.

Etymology

English surname from 'al' (all) and 'bright.' Compound surnames like this developed in medieval England to distinguish people with the same first names.

Kelly Says

Madeleine Albright famously wore brooches as diplomatic tools, using their symbolism to send secret messages—so the woman with the surname 'Albright' literally used brightness as foreign policy.

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