: a native or inhabitant of Ireland
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Prior to joining them in 2008, the teenage Little had already scored five times in six games for Hibernian in the competition.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Dundee, Dundee United, Hibernian and St Johnstone have been bought in the past decade.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
There is a good connection, too, with the club’s ownership under U.S. billionaire Bill Foley, who also owns the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL, as well as having investments in Auckland FC, Lorient and Hibernian in soccer.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Prior to joining them in 2008, the teenage Little had already scored five times in six games for Hibernian in the competition.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Dundee, Dundee United, Hibernian and St Johnstone have been bought in the past decade.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Ramsay pointed to Triantis playing for Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League and earning Hibs’ player of the year award last season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Hibernian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hibernian. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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