Hibernian
[hi-BER-nee-ən]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin and Old Celtic, 17th century
1.
Of or concerning Ireland (now chiefly used in names).
Examples of Hibernian in a sentence
"The Hibernian guests were easily identified by their accents and requests for particular whiskeys."
"Legendary Hibernian authors James Joyce and Samuel Beckett left Ireland in early adulthood."
About Hibernian
The Roman name for Ireland was “Hibernia,” which derived from the Old Celtic ”Iveriu.”
Did you Know?
“Hibernia” is an ancient Celtic word for “Irish,” usually applied by outsiders, though its middle syllable is similar to “Éire,” the name the Irish use for their home. Perhaps its most common use today is a confusing one: The popular Hibernian Football Club is actually a Scottish sports team that competes in the top tier of the Scottish Professional Football League.
