Ireland
14 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Ireland, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — An island in northwestern Europe, and the country occupying most of it (distinct from Northern Ireland, part of the UK).
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old English Īrland, from Īras ("Irishmen") plus land, ultimately tracing back to Old Irish Ériu, the native name for the island.
Full origin of Ireland →Frequently asked questions
What does “Ireland” mean?
The word “Ireland” means an island in northwestern Europe, and the country occupying most of it (distinct from Northern Ireland, part of the UK). In plain terms, the island and country west of Great Britain, home of the Irish.
How do you pronounce “Ireland”?
“Ireland” is pronounced AH-eer-luhnd ([ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] in IPA).
How do you use “Ireland” in a sentence?
Here is “Ireland” used in a sentence: “They spent two weeks touring the west coast of Ireland.”
What is another word for “Ireland”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Ireland” include Republic of Ireland, Southern Ireland, Eire, Free State, Éire and Hibernia.
What part of speech is “Ireland”?
“Ireland” is a name.
Where does the word “Ireland” come from?
The word “Ireland” comes from Old English. From Old English Īrland, from Īras ("Irishmen") plus land, ultimately tracing back to Old Irish Ériu, the native name for the island.
Is “Ireland” a common word?
“Ireland” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Ireland and Northern Ireland?
Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, is an independent country occupying most of the island of Ireland, with its capital in Dublin. Northern Ireland is a separate region in the northeast that is part of the United Kingdom. The two share one island but have different governments.
Is Ireland part of the United Kingdom?
No. The Republic of Ireland is a fully independent country and has been since it left the United Kingdom in the early twentieth century; it is also a member of the European Union. Only Northern Ireland, in the island's northeast, remains part of the United Kingdom.
What is the difference between Ireland the island and Ireland the country?
Ireland can mean two things: the whole island in northwestern Europe, or the country, the Republic of Ireland, that covers about five-sixths of it. The remaining northeastern part of the island is Northern Ireland, which belongs to the United Kingdom rather than the Republic.
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of the Republic of Ireland is Dublin, on the island's east coast. It is the country's largest city and its political, cultural, and economic centre. Belfast, by contrast, is the capital of Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.