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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.


SIMPLE

The Irishman told us a story about his hometown in Galway.

CONTEXTUAL

As a proud Irishman, he always made sure to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with his family.

COMPLEX

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.

Origin

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'.

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