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

With Rangers held to a 2-2 draw at bottom club Livingston and defending champions Celtic beaten at home by Hibernian on Sunday, Hearts boss Derek McInnes must have been watching on with a big grin.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 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

John Fraser: Played 275 times for Hibernian and also represented Stenhousemuir.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

“How would you do it?” asked Trevannion, catching at the idea suggested by the Hibernian.

From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne