Associations to the word «Ireland»

Wiktionary

IRELAND, proper noun. A large island in northwest Europe.
IRELAND, proper noun. A republic occupying the majority-area of the island of Ireland, with Northern Ireland occupying the rest of the island. Also known as the Republic of Ireland since 1949.
IRELAND, proper noun. A surname​.

Dictionary definition

IRELAND, noun. A republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921.
IRELAND, noun. An island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Wise words

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Alexander Pope