Hibernian

American  

[hahy-bur-nee-uhn] / haɪˈbɜr ni ən /

adjective

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

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noun

1. a native of Ireland.

Other Word Forms

• non-Hibernian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Hibernian

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

Example Sentences

After Sunday's win over Hibernian, O'Neill has six victories in his seven games.

From BBC

But reigning Scottish champions Celtic, who have two games in hand, will close the gap to two points if they beat Hibernian on Sunday.

From Barron's

Scotland fans were almost hyperventilating when Grant Hanley was named in the team, but the Hibernian centre-back was terrific against Denmark, emblematic of a performance that was disciplined, dogged and occasionally threatening.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC