Irishman: meaning, definitions and examples

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Irishman

[ ˈaɪrɪʃmən ]

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person

A man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland.

Synonyms

Celt, Irish person, Paddy

Examples of usage

The Irishman greeted us warmly at the pub.
She could tell he was an Irishman by his accent.

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film

A 2019 American epic crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci.

Synonyms

film, movie, picture

Examples of usage

'The Irishman' received critical acclaim for its performances.
Many consider 'The Irishman' to be a cinematic masterpiece.

Translations

Translations of the word "Irishman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irlandês

🇮🇳 आयरिशमैन

🇩🇪 Ire

🇮🇩 Orang Irlandia

🇺🇦 ірландець

🇵🇱 Irlandczyk

🇯🇵 アイルランド人

🇫🇷 Irlandais

🇪🇸 irlandés

🇹🇷 İrlandalı

🇰🇷 아일랜드 사람

🇸🇦 إيرلندي

🇨🇿 Ir

🇸🇰 Ír

🇨🇳 爱尔兰人

🇸🇮 Irec

🇮🇸 Íri

🇰🇿 Ирландиялық

🇬🇪 ირლანდიელი

🇦🇿 İrlandiyalı

🇲🇽 irlandés

Word origin

The term 'Irishman' has been used for centuries to refer to a man from Ireland. The word 'Irish' itself comes from the Old English word 'Īras', which ultimately traces back to the Proto-Celtic word 'Īweriu'. The history of the Irish people and their culture is rich and diverse, with influences from Celtic, Viking, and Norman origins.