Ireland

English

/ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/, [ˈɑɪɚlənd], [ˈaɪɚlənd], [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd], [ˈɑɪələnd]

proper noun
Definitions
  • (large island in northwestern Europe).
  • A republic occupying the majority-area of the island of Ireland, with Northern Ireland occupying the rest of the island. Also known as the Republic of Ireland since 1949.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Irlond, Ireland, Irelond, Irland inherited from Old English Īr- derived from Old Irish Ériu (Ireland).

Origin

Old Irish

Ériu

Gloss

Ireland

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