Irishman
noun
Irish·man
ˈī-rish-mən 
1
: a native or inhabitant of Ireland
2
: a person who is of Irish descent
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The Irishman does not feature in the immediate plans of Brighton’s head coach Fabian Hurzeler.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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—Parents Editors, Parents, 22 July 2025
Lowry, an Irishman, embraced the supportive crowd back in 2019.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
The Irishman does not feature in the immediate plans of Brighton’s head coach Fabian Hurzeler.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Thorne, known for Wonder, Enola Holmes 2, and Graham, beloved for Boiling Point and The Irishman, bring heart and urgency to every frame, which, BTW, was shot in one continuous take with no cuts.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 22 July 2025
Lowry, an Irishman, embraced the supportive crowd back in 2019.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2025
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“Irishman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irishman. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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Irishman
noun
Irish·man
ˈī-rish-mən
: a person born or living in Ireland
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