Ulster

[uhl-ster]

noun

1. a former province in Ireland, now comprising Northern Ireland and a part of the Republic of Ireland.

2. a province in N Republic of Ireland. 3,123 sq. mi. (8,090 sq. km).

3. Informal.,  Northern Ireland.

4. (lowercase),  a long, loose, heavy overcoat, originally of Irish frieze, now also of any of various other woolen cloths.

ulster

¹

/ ˈʌlstə /

noun

1. a man's heavy double-breasted overcoat with a belt or half-belt at the back

Ulster

²

/ ˈʌlstə /

noun

1. a province and former kingdom of N Ireland: passed to the English Crown in 1461; confiscated land given to English and Scottish Protestant settlers in the 17th century, giving rise to serious long-term conflict; partitioned in 1921, six counties forming Northern Ireland and three counties joining the Republic of Ireland. Pop (three Ulster counties of the Republic of Ireland): 46 714 (2002); (six Ulster counties of Northern Ireland): 1 702 628 (2003 est). Area (Republic of Ireland): 8013 sq km (3094 sq miles); (Northern Ireland): 14 121 sq km (5452 sq miles)

2. an informal name for Northern Ireland

Ulster

1. A historic division of Ireland, located in the northeastern part of the island. Six of its nine counties are in Northern Ireland. (See Republic of Ireland.)

Other Word Forms

• Ulsterite noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ulster¹

C19: so called because it was first produced in Northern Ireland

Example Sentences

Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt said he was "shocked and horrified" by the actions of the crowd.

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"He looks happier, he looks more in control of his environment," she told BBC News NI's Good Morning Ulster.

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In a social media post Linda Dillon, Sinn Féin MLA for Mid Ulster confirmed the Southern Trust's instructions asking the public "not to attend appointments today" but reiterated they will be dealing with emergencies.

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Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster programme, Mr Coulter said he feels "very strongly" about Ireland not participating in Eurovision if Israel does, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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John McLenaghan, from the Ulster Farmers Union, said "as farmers we have never walked away from this issue".

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Related Words

• cloak 
• frock 
• jacket 
• overcoat 
• raincoat 
• suit 
• tuxedo 
• windbreaker 
• wrap