irishman
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈaɪɹɪʃmən// irish·man
n. a man who was born in Ireland or who is a citizen of that country.
n. a male native or inhabitant of Ireland, or a man of Irish descent.
The Irishman told us a story about his hometown in Galway.
As a proud Irishman, he always made sure to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with his family.
The novel follows the journey of a young Irishman who emigrates to New York in the mid-nineteenth century to escape the hardships of the Great Famine.
From Middle English Irisshman, equivalent to Irish + -man.
Usage
The plural form is 'Irishmen'.
Pitfall
He is an IrishHe is an IrishmanLearners often use the adjective 'Irish' as a count noun; for a specific person, use 'Irishman', 'Irishwoman', or 'Irish person'.