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dublin

Phoneticsdublin

/ˈdəbɫɪn/

Definitions

01capital of Ireland

A2

n. the capital city of the Republic of Ireland.

n. the capital city of the Republic of Ireland, located on the east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey.

“We spent three days in Dublin visiting the museums and the famous university.”

“Dublin has transformed from a quiet colonial outpost into a vibrant European tech hub while maintaining its rich literary heritage.”

02the Irish government

C1

n. the government of the Republic of Ireland.

n. the government of the Republic of Ireland, used metonymically in political and journalistic contexts.

“Dublin and London are working together to solve the trade problem.”

“The latest statement from Dublin suggests that the administration is unwilling to compromise on the current fishing quotas.”

Formal

Etymology

From Middle Irish Dublind, from dub (“black”) + lind (“pond”).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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