Young Irelander

noun

A supporter of the Young Ireland movement of the mid-19th century, which led changes in Irish nationalism, including an abortive rebellion in 1848.

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Meanings

nounYoung Irelander (plural Young Irelanders)

plural Young Irelanders

  1. historicalA supporter of the Young Ireland movement of the mid-19th century, which led changes in Irish nationalism, including an abortive rebellion in 1848.

Origin

From Young Ireland + -er.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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