Ireland

ˈaɪərlənd

Definition

Definition of Ireland - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

countrysovereign nation covering most of the island west of Great Britain

Ireland joined the European Union in 1973.

Emerald Isle

geographyisland in the North Atlantic

Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe.

Eire

Emerald Isle

name

Rare

surname of Irish origin

Rare

Her last name is Ireland.

family name

surname

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Expressions with Ireland

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all-Ireland

whole island of Ireland, both Republic and Northern Ireland

The all-Ireland championship attracts teams from both sides.

Bells of Ireland

plant symbolizing good luck and prosperity

People gift Bells of Ireland for good fortune.

Church of Ireland

autonomous Anglican church in Ireland

The Church of Ireland has many historic cathedrals.

Southern Ireland

term sometimes used to refer to the Republic of Ireland

He traveled to Southern Ireland for his summer vacation.

Northern Ireland

region with a distinct cultural and political identity within the UK

The traditions of Northern Ireland are celebrated in various festivals throughout the year.

Republic of Ireland

country in western Europe occupying most of the island of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland is known for its lush landscapes and rich history.

Origin of Ireland

Old English, Éire (Ireland) + land (land)

Terms with Ireland included in their meaning

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acr.

acr: United Kingdom

country made up of England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland

chicken burger

UK Ireland

sandwich with boneless chicken in a bun

red lemonade

UK Ireland

lemonade with red color and sweeter taste

republican

adj.

irish unity

believing Northern Ireland should join the Republic of Ireland

guard

law enforcement

police officer in Ireland

biro

writing

any ballpoint pen in UK Australia New Zealand Ireland

home nations

british countries

the countries of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

mam

family

informal term for mother in UK and Ireland

Examples of Ireland in a sentence

She plans to visit Ireland next summer.
Ireland has a rich cultural heritage.
They planned a trip to Ireland next summer.
Mr. Ireland will be our guest speaker tonight.
The Ireland family has a long history in this town.

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French:Irlande, Ireland, ...
German:Irland, Familienname, ...
Italian:Irlanda, Ireland, ...
Spanish:Irlanda, Ireland, ...
Portuguese:Irlanda, Ireland, ...
Chinese:爱尔兰, ...
Japanese:アイルランド, ...
Arabic:إيرْلَنْدا, آيرلند, ...
Hebrew:אִירְלַנְד, ...
Russian:Ирландия, ...
Ukrainian:Ірландія, Айрленд, ...
Hindi:आयरलैंड, ...
Bengali:আয়ারল্যান্ড, ...
Catalan:Irlanda, Ireland, ...
Czech:Irsko, irský ostrov, ...
Danish:Irland, Ireland, ...
Dutch:Ierland, Ireland, ...
Greek:Ιρλανδία, Ireland, ...
Hungarian:Írország, Ireland, ...
Khmer:អៀរឡង់, អាយរឡង់, ...
Korean:아일랜드, ...
Persian:ایرلند, ...
Polish:Irlandia, Ireland, ...
Portuguese (BR):Irlanda, Ireland, ...
Romanian:Irlanda, Ireland, ...
Swedish:Irland, Ireland, ...
Thai:ไอร์แลนด์, ...
Turkish:İrlanda, Ireland, ...
Vietnamese:Ireland, họ Ireland, ...

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