Ireland

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.

“Ireland” is pronounced AH-eer-luhnd ([ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] in IPA).

Here is “Ireland” used in a sentence: “They spent two weeks touring the west coast of Ireland.”

Words with a similar meaning to “Ireland” include Republic of Ireland, Southern Ireland, Eire, Free State, Éire and Hibernia.

“Ireland” is a name.

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.

“Ireland” is a fairly common word in modern English.

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.

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.

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.

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.