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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