Irish people

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Definition

Irish people (noun phrase): People who are from Ireland or who have Irish ancestry.

Usage

This term refers collectively to individuals who are ethnically or nationally connected to Ireland. * The Irish people have a rich cultural heritage of music and storytelling. * Many Irish people emigrated during the 19th century. * The festival celebrates the history and contributions of the Irish people worldwide.

Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used in historical, demographic, or cultural contexts to discuss the population as a distinct group.
  • It is often used in contrast to other national or ethnic groups (e.g., "the British people and the Irish people").
Variants and Related Words
  • The Irish: A common synonym used as a collective noun. (e.g., )
  • Irish (noun): Can be used to refer to the people collectively (e.g., ), the language (Gaeilge), or as an adjective (e.g., ).
  • Hibernian (adj., formal/literary): Relating to Ireland or its people.
  • Irish diaspora: Refers to Irish people and their descendants living outside of Ireland.
Synonyms
  • The Irish
  • People of Ireland
Notes on Meaning

This term primarily denotes: 1. Nationality: Citizens or inhabitants of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. 2. Ethnicity/Descent: Individuals of Irish ancestry, regardless of their current nationality or place of residence.

Noun
  1. people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

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