anti-Irish

adjective

an·​ti-Irish
ˌan-tē-ˈī-rish,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-Irish (audio)
: opposed to or hostile toward Irish people, policies, or culture
anti-Irish discrimination

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-Irish was in 1785

Dictionary Entries Near anti-Irish

Cite this Entry

“Anti-Irish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-Irish. Accessed 5 Jun. 2023.

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