albertina

/ˌælbərˈtiːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Albertina family of noble rank, originally from the Margraviate of Brandenburg. Alternatively, a term used to describe works of art or artifacts from the Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria.

“The painting is an example of an albertina from the 18th century.”

2. proper noun

The Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria, or the associated family of nobility.

“The albertina is one of the most famous art museums in Europe.”

Synonyms

  • artwork
  • brandenburg
  • museum

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • ordinary