Definition of Ireland
Nouns
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:
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European country, European nation
any one of the countries occupying the European continent
an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
- Synonyms:
- Emerald Isle, Hibernia
- Examples:
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Erin
an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry
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island
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
Vocabulary Lists for Ireland
- Macbeth
- thane
- weird sister
- hautboy
- Duncan
- Saint Patrick
- St. Patrick
- public holiday
- parade
- Republic of Ireland
- A.D.
- abolitionist
- Abraham Lincoln
- Adolf Hitler
- Africa
- Aengus
- Belfast
- Bram Stoker
- Brigid
- Celtic deity