Republic of Ireland

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A sovereign nation: The Republic of Ireland is a country comprising the southern twenty-six of the thirty-two counties on the island of Ireland. It is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the European Union.
    • A political entity: It refers specifically to the independent state that achieved sovereignty from the United Kingdom, distinct from Northern Ireland which remains part of the UK.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland.
    • The Republic of Ireland has a rich cultural heritage in literature and music.
    • They traveled from the Republic of Ireland into Northern Ireland.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Republic": Often used as a shortened, informal reference, particularly in contexts within the island of Ireland to distinguish it from Northern Ireland.
    • The new policy applies in the Republic but not in the North.
  • In formal diplomatic or legal contexts, the official name "Ireland" is used, though "Republic of Ireland" remains common for clarity.
    • The agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and Ireland (Republic of Ireland).
Variants and Related Words
  • Ireland: The official name of the state as per its constitution and in many international contexts. It is synonymous but can be ambiguous as it is also the name of the whole island.
  • Éire: The Irish language name for Ireland, often used poetically or in certain official capacities.
  • Southern Ireland: An informal, non-official term sometimes used, particularly in historical contexts or in casual speech in Northern Ireland.
  • Irish Republic: A historical term associated with the period of the struggle for independence.
Synonyms
  • Ireland (in its state capacity)
  • The Irish State
  • The South (informal, used particularly within the island of Ireland)
Related Phrases
  • Cross-border cooperation: Refers to collaboration between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
    • Cross-border cooperation has increased since the peace agreement.
  • The Troubles: A historical term for the conflict in Northern Ireland; the Republic of Ireland was affected by and involved in its resolution.
    • The Republic of Ireland was a signatory to the Good Friday Agreement, which helped end The Troubles.
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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