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Definition of Irelander
1. Noun. A native or inhabitant of Ireland.
Group relationships: Emerald Isle, Hibernia, Ireland
Generic synonyms: European
Specialized synonyms: Irishman, Irishwoman, Dubliner
Derivative terms: Ireland, Ireland
Definition of Irelander
1. Noun. A person from Ireland or of Irish descent. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Irelander
Literary usage of Irelander
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Reports of State Trials: New Series... 1820 to [1858]...by John Macdonell, Great Britain State Trials Committee, John Edward Power Wallis by John Macdonell, Great Britain State Trials Committee, John Edward Power Wallis (1896)
"Mr. Farren addressed the meeting and said he was hitherto an Old irelander, but
knew no other way at present but that of arming. ..."
2. Four Years of Irish History, 1845-1849: A Sequel to "Young Ireland" by Charles Gavan Duffy (1883)
"The organ of Conciliation Hall denounced him as a Young irelander, and recommended
... The Nation declared that he was no more a Young irelander than a New ..."
3. Reports of State Trials: New Series... 1820 to [1858]...by John Macdonell, Great Britain State Trials Committee, John Edward Power Wallis by John Macdonell, Great Britain State Trials Committee, John Edward Power Wallis (1896)
"Mr. Farren addressed the meeting and said he was hitherto an Old irelander, but
knew no other way at present but that of arming. ..."
4. Four Years of Irish History, 1845-1849: A Sequel to "Young Ireland" by Charles Gavan Duffy (1883)
"The organ of Conciliation Hall denounced him as a Young irelander, and recommended
... The Nation declared that he was no more a Young irelander than a New ..."
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