Irish
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Ireland, its inhabitants, or their language.
anti-Irish
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a word derived from
Irish.
Example Sentences
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The film was so rigorous in its depiction of the anti-Irish attitude that led to Conlon’s treatment that, after a special screening for British lawmakers, a few members of Parliament voiced outrage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2022
Was anti-Irish sentiment really that bad midway through the 19th century?
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2022
"They saw Joyce as someone who was anti-Irish; who was profligate; who ran away with a chambermaid; who wrote dirty books," Senator David Norris explained.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2019
It is true that anti-Irish sentiment was present in the United States until well into the 20th century, but that is a separate issue from 17th century indentured servitude, Ms. Harris said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2017
It would be pleasant to think that the time which has elapsed, besides greatly mitigating anti-Irish prejudice, had been used for scientific study and dispassionate discussion of the problem of Home Rule.
From The Framework of Home Rule by Erskine Childers
