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

Tomas Magnusson's 88th-minute strike in Tuesday's Edinburgh derby at home to Hibernian added yet more veracity to a title charge that few would have found believable at the start of the season.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 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

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 • Dec. 26, 2025

In the aftermath of Rangers' narrow win over Hibernian, former striker and coach Billy Dodds said: "This is turning into a fascinating title race with how many teams are involved in it."

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

In fact, so well content are we now with our City, that we feel, as the Hibernian poet so beautifully says: "O, if there be an Elysium on earth, It is this—it is this."

From Doesticks, What He Says by Doesticks, Q. K. Philander