English Explanatory Dictionary

Young Irelander

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A supporter of the Young Ireland movement of the mid-19th century, which led changes in Irish nationalism, including an abortive rebellion in 1848.

Word forms

Young Irelander Young Irelanders

Etymology

From Young Ireland + -er.

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