Ireland

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A geographical island: A large island in the North Atlantic Ocean, located west of Great Britain. It is politically divided into two distinct entities.
    • A sovereign state: A republic occupying the larger portion (approximately five-sixths) of the island of Ireland. Its official name is Ireland (Irish: Éire), and it is also commonly referred to as the Republic of Ireland to distinguish it from the island as a whole.
Examples of Usage

  • Proper noun (Island):

    • The island of Ireland has a rich cultural heritage.
    • They traveled around all of Ireland in two weeks.

  • Proper noun (Republic):

    • Dublin is the capital city of Ireland.
    • Ireland is a member of the European Union.
Advanced Usage

  • "The Republic of Ireland": Used to specify the sovereign state, avoiding ambiguity with the entire island, especially in political contexts.

    • The Republic of Ireland gained its independence in the 20th century.

  • "Northern Ireland": Refers to the part of the island that is a constituent country of the United Kingdom.

    • The peace process in Northern Ireland was a significant achievement.
Variants and Related Words

  • Irish (adj): Of or relating to Ireland, its people, or the Gaelic language.

    • She is proud of her Irish ancestry.

  • Hibernia: A poetic or historical name for Ireland.

  • Éire: The Irish language name for Ireland, used officially.
Synonyms
  • Emerald Isle: A poetic nickname for Ireland, referring to its lush green landscape.
  • The Republic: Informal shorthand for the Republic of Ireland in specific contexts.
Related Phrases
  • "The troubles": A term often used to refer to the decades of conflict in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century.
  • "Celtic Tiger": A term referring to the period of rapid economic growth in the Republic of Ireland from the mid-1990s to the late 2000s.
Noun
  1. an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
  2. 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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