The North of Ireland

English

Etymology

See Northern Ireland

Pronunciation

• (Ireland) IPA^(key): /ˈðiː nɔɹθ ɒv ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/

Proper noun

The North of Ireland

1. (Ireland) Alternative form of Northern Ireland

Usage notes

Seen as a more patriotic way of naming Northern Ireland which denies British authority by Northern Irish Nationalists.