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

Although Hibernian and Dundee United failed to progress out of the qualifying rounds, three teams remain - but Scotland's points are still divided by five.

From BBC

They couldn't manage the same feat against Hibernian in the Edinburgh derby just after Christmas, but they were a Raphael Sallinger super save away from a point.

From BBC

Hearts' bid for a first Scottish Premiership title since 1960 suffered a major setback despite a late rally in a 3-2 defeat to Edinburgh rivals Hibernian on Saturday.

From Barron's

These players are now key figures in a Hearts side six points clear at the summit of Scottish football heading into Saturday's Edinburgh derby with Hibernian.

From Barron's

Sir Tom Farmer: Owned a majority stake in Hibernian for 28 years before selling his interest in the club in 2019.

From BBC