English Explanatory Dictionary

Eirean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. of the state called Eire or the Republic of Ireland, as distinct from the island of Ireland
noun
  1. A citizen of Eire

Word forms

Eirean Eireann Eireans

Etymology

From Eire + -an. "Éire" is the official Irish-language name of the state under its 1937 Constitution. In the United Kingdom "Eire" was used in English, officially until 1949 and unofficially for decades longer. The adjective "Eirean" was invented accordingly. See names of the Irish state.

Synonyms

Eirish
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