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Irish

EYE-rish/ˈaɪɹɪʃ/

7 meanings of Irish

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  1. 1
    of Irelandadjective
    From or connected with Ireland, its people, or its language.

    We listened to Irish music all evening at the pub.

    She grew up in a big Irish family in the countryside.

    UsageWrite it with a capital I: Irish music. You can also say very Irish.

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  2. 2
    peopleproper noun
    The people who come from Ireland, taken as a group.

    The Irish are known around the world for their warm welcome.

    Many of the Irish moved abroad to find work.

    UsageSay the Irish are. For one person, say an Irish person.

  3. 3
    languageproper noununcountable
    The old native language of Ireland, part of the Celtic family.

    She is learning Irish at school this year.

    Many road signs there are written in Irish and English.

    UsageSay speak Irish and in Irish. The Irish usually means the people; in translated from the Irish, it means the language.

    SimilarGaelic

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Origin

It comes from Old English Īras, meaning "Irishmen," which came from Old Irish Ériu, the name for Ireland, perhaps by way of Old Norse.

Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 3 facts