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Ireland

ire·land

UK/ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ US/ɑɹlənd/ fairly common

noun

1.

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

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2.

an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

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Origin

From Middle English Ireland, Irelond, Irlond, Irland, from Old English Īrland, from Old Irish Ériu + land.

Phrases

  • for Ireland
  • Ireland Wood
  • Ireland's Eye
  • New Ireland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

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