irish republic
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Definition
Proper noun: * A sovereign state: The Irish Republic is the official name for the country comprising approximately 26 of the 32 counties on the island of Ireland. It is a republic that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1921.
Usage
- The term is used to refer to the state in formal, historical, and political contexts.
- It distinguishes the sovereign republic from the entire geographical island of Ireland, which includes Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom).
Examples
- Formal/Historical Context:
- The Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 led to the establishment of the Irish Republic.
- The constitution declares that the name of the state is the Irish Republic.
- General Context:
- Dublin is the capital city of the Irish Republic.
Advanced Usage
- Official Name: "Irish Republic" is the official description of the state as provided in its constitution. In diplomatic practice and for purposes of international organizations, the name "Ireland" is used.
- Historical Evolution: The term is deeply connected to the Irish struggle for independence. It was proclaimed during the Easter Rising of 1916 and was the name used by the revolutionary government that declared independence in 1919.
Variants and Related Words
- Ireland: The more common short name used for the country in everyday language and in most international contexts (e.g., "the Republic of Ireland" is a common descriptive term to avoid ambiguity).
- Éire: The Irish language name for the island and the state, often used in official and cultural contexts within the country.
- Republic of Ireland: A frequently used descriptive name that explicitly distinguishes the state from Northern Ireland.
Synonyms
- Ireland (when referring to the sovereign state)
- The Republic (common shorthand within the context of Irish politics and media)
- The Twenty-six Counties (a colloquial term used in some contexts, particularly in contrast to "the Six Counties" of Northern Ireland)
Related Phrases and Contexts
- Partition of Ireland: The historical division of the island in 1921, which created the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland.
- Irish Free State: The official name of the state from 1922 to 1937, before it was formally declared a republic and renamed.
Noun
- a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921