Ireland

Definitions

1. A large island in northwestern Europe.
   uncountable, usually
2. A country in northwestern Europe.
   uncountable, usually
3. A surname.
   uncountable, usually
4. Other places named Ireland:
   uncountable, usually
5. A hamlet in Southill parish, Central Bedfordshire district, Bedfordshire, England (OS grid ref TL1341).
   uncountable, usually
6. A community in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
   uncountable, usually
7. An unincorporated community in Madison Township, Dubois County, Indiana, United States.
   uncountable, usually
8. An unincorporated community in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States.
   uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“The crux of Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit issue⟳ lies in the fact it is a British territory on the island of Ireland, meaning it shares a border⟳ with the Republic of Ireland, an EU member.”

“'I am of Ireland, / And the Holy Land⟳ of Ireland, / And time runs on,' cried she. / 'Come⟳ out of charity, / Come⟳ dance⟳ with me in Ireland.'”

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