New Ireland

American  

noun

1. an island in the Bismarck Archipelago, in the W central Pacific Ocean NE of New Guinea: part of Papua New Guinea. About 3,800 sq. mi. (9,800 sq. km).

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New Ireland British  

noun

1. an island in the S Pacific, in the Bismarck Archipelago, separated from New Britain by St George's Channel: part of Papua New Guinea. Chief town and port: Kavieng. Pop (province): 118 148 (2000). Area (including adjacent islands): 9850 sq km (3800 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The US Congress passes a resolution in support of the New Ireland Forum and a united Ireland.

From BBC

In the brokenness of our politics, there is louder talk about a "New Ireland" - but that won't be built on an old past and on graves that still ask for answers.

From BBC

On Christmas Day in 1943, he shot down a twin engine enemy reconnaissance plane near Kavieng, on the island of New Ireland, according to the citation for the Air Medal, which he was posthumously awarded.

From Washington Post

Jeremiah's village on the island of New Ireland is part of the study area.

From Science Magazine

Good news for the world, and good news for New Ireland, in particular.

From The New Yorker