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Northern Ireland


Definition: Meaning of, Northern Ireland in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / nɔːðənˈʌɪələnd /

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  1. the northern part of the island of Ireland, which is politically part of the United Kingdom. Population 1,577,836 (2001). It is sometimes called the Six Counties, because it consists of six COUNTIES, or as Ulster, or the Province. Its capital city is Belfast, and its main industries are farming and engineering, especially ship and aircraft building. The population of Northern Ireland is divided between the Protestants (over 50%) and the Roman Catholics (almost 40%). In general, the Protestants want Northern Ireland to remain part of the UK, and they are called Unionists or Loyalists. Catholics want Northern Ireland to become part of the Republic of Ireland, and are called Republicans or Nationalists. The disagreements between these groups have led to a lot of violence.
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Northern Ireland used in phrases

  • Northern Ireland Assembly, the
    1. a political assembly set up as part of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement. The assembly has 108 members, six from each of the 18 constituencies in Northern Ireland. The assembly has an executive of up to 12 ministers, whose responsibilities include health, education, environment and finance.
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (noun)
    1. a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; 'Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
  • capital of Northern Ireland (noun)
    1. capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the centre of Protestantism in Northern Ireland
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