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Ireland

DEFINITIONS OF: Ireland

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n an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

Synonyms:
Emerald Isle, Hibernia
Examples:
Erin
an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry
Example of:
island
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

n a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

Synonyms:
Eire, Irish Republic, Republic of Ireland
Example of:
European country, European nation
any one of the countries occupying the European continent
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