Hibernian

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adjective

Hi·​ber·​ni·​an hī-ˈbər-nē-ən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Ireland or the Irish

Hibernian

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noun

: a native or inhabitant of Ireland

Examples of Hibernian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Noun

The parade in Atlanta was originally organized by the Hibernian Benevolent Society and dates back to 1858, one of the country's oldest. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026

Hearts manager Derek McInnes sprinted to pick up a ball boy last week when his Scottish Premiership leaders scored a stoppage-time winner in the Edinburgh derby against Hibernian. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin Hibernia Ireland

First Known Use

Adjective

1632, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1709, in the meaning defined above