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Young Irelander

Young Irelander noun: a supporter of the Young Ireland movement of the mid-19th century, which led changes in Irish nationalism, including an abortive rebellion in 1848.

Noun

Young Irelander (plural Young Irelanders)

  1. (historical) A supporter of the Young Ireland movement of the mid-19th century, which led changes in Irish nationalism, including an abortive rebellion in 1848.

Forms of Young Irelander

pluralYoung Irelanders

Origin of Young Irelander

From Young Ireland + -er.

Questions about Young Irelander

What does Young Irelander mean?
Young Irelander means a supporter of the Young Ireland movement of the mid-19th century, which led changes in Irish nationalism, including an abortive rebellion in 1848.
What part of speech is Young Irelander?
Young Irelander is a noun.
What is the plural of Young Irelander?
The plural of Young Irelander is Young Irelanders.

Words near Young Irelander in the dictionary

  1. young hands
  2. young head
  3. young heads
  4. young ice
  5. Young Ireland
  6. Young Irelander
  7. Young Irelanders
  8. Young Island
  9. Young Italy
  10. young ladies
  11. young lady

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