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Eire

Eire

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The official Irish name for the Republic of Ireland
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɛrɛ/
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  • Eire's attitude towards world affairs.
  • land of Eire

Examples

  • Eire is a country losing people in their droves at the moment.

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  • Do they have tar and feathers in Eire?

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  • 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.

    Academic text (1991)
  • After years of living abroad, she finally returned to Eire to reconnect with her roots.

  • The picturesque landscapes of Eire attract visitors from all over the world.

  • In Eire, traditional music and dance play a vital role in the culture and heritage.

Synonyms

Ireland
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A country that covers most of the island west of Great Britain and is officially called the Republic of Ireland

is the official Irish language form rather than the short English name
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A country of 26 of Ireland's 32 counties that became independent from the United Kingdom in 1921

is the official Irish language name rather than an alternative term
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An independent country that covers most of the island of Ireland

is the official Irish language name rather than English

Surface Forms

Eire main

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.