Ireland

/ˈaɪərlənd/

/ˈaɪələnd/

Other forms: Irelands

Definitions of Ireland

1. noun

   an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
   synonyms: Emerald Isle, Hibernia

   examples:

   Erin

   an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry

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   island

   a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
2. noun

   a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
   synonyms: Eire, Irish Republic, Republic of Ireland

   example of:

   European country, European nation

   any one of the countries occupying the European continent