Irishman: meaning, definitions and examples

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Irishman

 

[ ˈaɪrɪʃmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.