Ireland
Y-ur-luhnd/ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/Y-uh-luhnd/ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/
- 1A country in northwestern Europe, also called the Republic of Ireland.
Ireland joined the European Economic Community in 1973.
Many tourists visit Ireland for its green hills and old castles.
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- 2A large island in northwestern Europe, west of Great Britain.
Ireland lies to the west of Great Britain across the Irish Sea.
Thick forests once covered most of Ireland thousands of years ago.
Less common meanings
- 3A family name used by some people in English-speaking countries.
- 4A small community in Dubois County, Indiana, in the United States.
- 5A small community in Lewis County, West Virginia, in the United States.
- 6A small community in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 7A tiny village in Bedfordshire, England.
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Origin
From Old English Īrland. It comes from an old Irish word Ériu, meaning Ireland, plus 'land'.
Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 3 facts
- Ireland derives from Old English Īrland. en.wiktionary.org
- The name ultimately combines Irish Ériu with land. en.wikipedia.org
- Old Irish Ériu means Ireland. en.wiktionary.org