32-county

adjective

Covering the whole of the island of Ireland, including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

“a 32-county tour”

Meanings

adjective32-county (not comparable)
  1. IrelandUKnot comparableCovering the whole of the island of Ireland, including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

    a 32-county tour

    1 more example

    32-county republic

Origin

The total number of counties in the island of Ireland.

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Translations

Irish ar feadh an Dá Chontae Dhéag is Fiche
  • ar feadh an Dá Chontae Dhéag is Fichecovering the entire island of Ireland
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APA

32-county. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/32-county

MLA

“32-county.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/32-county. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “32-county,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/32-county.

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