Meaning & use
alfa
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The code word for the letter 'A' in the international radiotelephony spelling alphabet used by pilots, sailors, and the military.
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The pilot confirmed the runway assignment by repeating, 'Runway Alfa, roger.'
In the phonetic alphabet, 'Alfa' and 'Bravo' correspond to the letters A and B.
A note on using this word
Spelled 'Alfa' rather than 'Alpha' in the official NATO phonetic alphabet so that speakers of many languages pronounce it consistently and clearly over radio.
Words with a similar meaning
alpha
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