Meaning of Mediterranean Irish | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The Ionian Islanders.
   UK
2. Synonym of Italian, an inhabitant of Italy or person of Italian descent.
   US

Examples

“Since the 1830s, pro-British Ionians . . . took their cue from the colonial officers, who denigrated the Ionians, comparing them to the aboriginal groups like⟳ the Hottentots or Irish. Indeed, the British frequently referred to the Ionians as the "Mediterranean Irish."”

“His name⟳ is I. J. Saccamanno. He is a Mediterranean "Irish" and I love⟳ him like⟳ a brother.”

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