Northern Ireland
Definition of Northern Ireland
country in the northeastern part of the island of Ireland that is a division of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and borders the Republic of Ireland to the west and south; capital Belfast area 5452 square miles (14,121 square kilometers), population 1,810,900 — see ulster
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Northern Ireland
Definition of Northern Ireland for English Language Learners
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: part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Northern Ireland
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