Hibernian: meaning, definitions and examples

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Hibernian

 

[ haɪˈbɜːrɪən ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

football club

Hibernian is a professional football club based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The club was founded in 1875 and plays in the Scottish Premiership. Hibernian is known for its passionate fanbase and rich history in Scottish football.

Synonyms

Hibs

Examples of usage

  • Hibernian won the Scottish Cup in 2016.
  • The match between Hibernian and Hearts is always intense.
Context #2 | Adjective

relating to Ireland

Hibernian is an adjective used to describe things related to Ireland. It is often used in historical contexts to refer to the ancient inhabitants of Ireland.

Synonyms

Irish

Examples of usage

  • The Hibernian tribes were fierce warriors.
  • Hibernian folklore is rich and diverse.

Translations

Translations of the word "Hibernian" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Hiberniano

🇮🇳 हाइबरनीयन

🇩🇪 Hibernianisch

🇮🇩 Hibernian

🇺🇦 Гібернійський

🇵🇱 Hibernian

🇯🇵 ハイバーニアン

🇫🇷 Hibernien

🇪🇸 Hiberniano

🇹🇷 Hibernian

🇰🇷 하이버니언

🇸🇦 هيبرنيان

🇨🇿 Hibernian

🇸🇰 Hibernian

🇨🇳 希伯尼安

🇸🇮 Hibernian

🇮🇸 Hibernian

🇰🇿 Хиберниан

🇬🇪 ჰიბერნიანი

🇦🇿 Hibernian

🇲🇽 Hiberniano

Etymology

The term 'Hibernian' originated from the Latin word 'Hibernia', which was the classical Latin name for Ireland. It has been used historically to refer to the people or things related to Ireland. The football club Hibernian FC was named after this term to emphasize its Irish roots and heritage.