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Hibernian

American

[hahy-bur-nee-uhn] / haɪˈbɜr ni ən /

adjective

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

noun

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

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There was no act of escapology against Hibernian last week - and with a few minutes to go, you struggled to see one coming here.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

In the aftermath of Sunday's goalless draw at Hibernian, Rangers' lack of creativity from open play came into focus again.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

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 • Jan. 14, 2026

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 • Dec. 27, 2025

The Hibernian had not, evidently, for he was perched composedly beneath the suspended head.

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