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Ulsterman

American  
[uhl-ster-muhn] / ˈʌl stər mən /

noun

Ulstermen plural
  1. a native or inhabitant of Ulster.


Ulsterman British  
/ ˈʌlstəmən /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Ulster

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of Ulsterman

First recorded in 1835–45; Ulster + man

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The Ulsterman will take on a technical role within the club and a place on the board.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

With James Lowe injured, the Ulsterman makes a compelling argument for a starting place in the back three.

From BBC Feb. 1, 2022

Renewal arrived in the person of Charles Monteith, a reserved, ingratiating Ulsterman and—yes—a fellow of All Souls, who had been injured in the war.

From The New Yorker Jul. 23, 2019

“I just couldn't hit any fairways,” the Ulsterman said of his third round.

From Golf Digest Apr. 10, 2019

Sir John Parnell, Chancellor of the Exchequer, was among the less violent opponents; but the most telling appeal was that of Plunket, an Ulsterman.

From William Pitt and the Great War by Rose, John Holland

Edinburgh's fans are entitled to ask why their team has to suffer such a wounding loss in order to produce some of the stuff they delivered against the Ulstermen.

From BBC Nov. 4, 2016

He was fond of the fact that, in his words, "it was sung all over the world by and Ulstermen alike".

From BBC Nov. 10, 2013

In any discussion of Ireland’s greatest rugby heroes, the Ulstermen Jackie Kyle, Mike Gibson and Willie John McBride are always among the first mentioned.

From New York Times Dec. 17, 2010

The Ulstermen Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy were partners and so were the Italians Edoardo and Francesco Molinari, the first brothers to play in the match since 1963.

From The Guardian Sep. 28, 2010

The most signal proof of the exceptional gallantry of the Ulstermen is afforded by the awarding of four Victoria Crosses to two officers and two privates of the Division.

From The Irish on the Somme Being a Second Series of 'The Irish at the Front' by MacDonagh, Michael

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