# albanians

/æɫˈbeɪniənz/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/albanians
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

people who come from Albania or have Albanian ancestors. You use this word to talk about the group of people who speak the Albanian language.

For teachers: the people of Albania or of Albanian descent. When used in the plural, it refers to the ethnic group or the population of the country.

## Examples

- Many Albanians live in the capital city of Tirana.
- The festival featured traditional music and dance performed by Albanians from all over the region.
- Historical records indicate that Albanians have maintained a distinct linguistic and cultural identity despite centuries of foreign rule and political upheaval in the Balkans.

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