Eire
- proper noun
- /ˈɛrɛ/
- Eire's attitude towards world affairs.
- land of Eire
Examples
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Eire is a country losing people in their droves at the moment.
Blog text (27) -
Do they have tar and feathers in Eire?
Blog text (19) -
The articles were then narrowed down to those where at least one author was affiliated with an institution or organization in the UK or Eire.
Academic text (2015) -
Aer Lingus, the airline of Eire, not only uses the shamrock effectively against a black background but also makes the most of the color green in photographs of the Irish countryside.
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After years of living abroad, she finally returned to Eire to reconnect with her roots.
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The picturesque landscapes of Eire attract visitors from all over the world.
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In Eire, traditional music and dance play a vital role in the culture and heritage.
Synonyms
A country that covers most of the island west of Great Britain and is officially called the Republic of Ireland
A country of 26 of Ireland's 32 counties that became independent from the United Kingdom in 1921
An independent country that covers most of the island of Ireland
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eire is the Irish name for the country 'Ireland'. It comes from the old Irish name Ériu, a goddess who was said to be the island itself, so Eire still means the land of Ireland today.