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Definition of ireland

ireland

/ˈaɪərlənd/
Ire · land
Adjective:Irish
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ireland Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A sovereign nation in northwestern Europe occupying about five-sixths of the island of Ireland; officially known as the Republic of Ireland.

2

An island in the North Atlantic Ocean, located to the west of Great Britain, comprising both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Example

"The island of Ireland is famous for its lush green landscapes and maritime climate."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term 'Ireland' is commonly used to refer both to the entire geographic island and specifically to the sovereign state (the Republic of Ireland), which is politically distinct from Northern Ireland.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'Īrland', combining the Old Irish name for the island 'Ériu' (also the name of a Celtic goddess) with the Germanic suffix '-land'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ireland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ireland
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