Irish question

proper noun

The issue debated primarily among the British government from the early 19th century until the 1920s of the manner in which to respond to Irish nationalism and calls for Irish independence.

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Irish question1

proper nounthe Irish question

alternative Irish Question

  1. historicalThe issue debated primarily among the British government from the early 19th century until the 1920s of the manner in which to respond to Irish nationalism and calls for Irish independence.

    Biden's irritation with London's inability to solve its "Irish question" after Brexit has also played a role.

    2023 August 7, Jo Harper, “UK-US: What's happened to their free trade deal?”, in dw.com, sourced from https://www.dw.com/en/uk-us-whats-happened-to-their-free-trade-deal/a-66122162

Irish Question2

proper nounthe Irish Question
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Irish question.
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APA

Irish question. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Irish%20question

MLA

“Irish question.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Irish%20question. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Irish question,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Irish%20question.

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