republic of ireland

re·pub·lic of Ire·land

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [ri-puhb-lik uhv, ov ahyuh r-luh nd]
- /rɪˈpʌb lɪk ʌv, ɒv ˈaɪər lənd/
- /rɪˈpʌb.lɪk əv ˈaɪə.lənd/

Definitions of republic of ireland words

noun republic of ireland John, 1838–1918, U.S. Roman Catholic clergyman and social reformer, born in Ireland: archbishop of St. Paul, Minn., 1888–1918. 1
noun republic of ireland Also called Emerald Isle. Latin Hibernia. a large western island of the British Isles, comprising Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. 32,375 sq. mi. (83,850 sq. km). 1
noun republic of ireland Republic of. Formerly Irish Free State (1922–37)Also called Eire (1937–49)a republic occupying most of the island of Ireland. 27,137 sq. mi. (70,285 sq. km). Capital: Dublin. Irish Eire. 1
noun republic of ireland Heraldry. a coat of arms blazoned as follows: Azure, a harp or stringed argent. 1
noun republic of ireland a republic in NW Europe occupying most of Ireland: established as the Irish Free State (a British dominion) in 1921 and declared a republic in 1949; joined the European Community (now the European Union) in 1973. Official languages: Irish (Gaelic) and English. Currency: euro. Capital: Dublin. Pop: 4 775 982 (2013 est). Area: 70 285 sq km (27 137 sq miles) 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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