Hibernian

[hahy-bur-nee-uhn]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Ireland or its inhabitants; Irish.

noun

1. a native of Ireland.

Other Word Forms

• non-Hibernian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hibernian¹

First recorded in 1625–35; Latin Hiberni(a) “Ireland” + -an

Example Sentences

So this late win against Livingston follows a good performance against Hibernian the week before to claim a League Cup semi-final spot.

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Even before the red, it looked likely that Martin's period of calm after Saturday's League Cup win over Hibernian was about to come to a shuddering and noisy end.

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Signs of this being addressed were seen in last Saturday's game against Hibernian - only Rangers' second domestic win.

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Just a few weeks ago, the nation was lifted as Dundee United and Hibernian recorded impressive away wins on the continent, the same day as Scott McTominay and Caroline Weir were given Ballon d'Or nods.

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Dundee, who managed just two attempts on goal in their opening Premiership defeat at home to Hibernian, had not beaten Rangers in their previous 17 meetings and had lost their latest 19 visits to Ibrox.

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