English Explanatory Dictionary

Mediterranean Irish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The Ionian Islanders.
  2. Synonym of Italian, an inhabitant of Italy or person of Italian descent.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to such people.

Word forms

Mediterranean Irish Mediterranean Irishman

Etymology

Originally in patronizing self-reference to British mistreatment of the Irish and their various prejudices about them, particularly with regard to their religion.

Synonyms

Italian
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