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Dubliner

British  
/ ˈdʌblɪnə /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Dublin

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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From serving as the Republic of Ireland's kitman at two World Cups and a European Championship, to refereeing behind the Iron Curtain, the Dubliner has an almost legendary status.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The Dubliner, 36, went straight into coaching after hanging up his boots and worked under current South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus at Munster before following him into the Springboks set-up.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024

Virgin Radio’s content director Mike Cass said he was “beyond delighted” that the Dubliner was joining the station.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023

Alexa was finally learning to speak like a Dubliner.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023

And, what though murdered and betrayed, bewept by all frail tender hearts for, Dane or Dubliner, sorrow for the dead is the only husband from whom they refuse to be divorced.

From Ulysses by Joyce, James

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