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Definition of Hiberno-English in English:

Hiberno-English

Pronunciation /hɪˌbəːnəʊ ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/ /hʌɪˌbəːnəʊ ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/

noun

  • 1rare With the and plural agreement. People of English descent born or resident in Ireland; = "Anglo-Irish".

  • 2The English language as spoken and written in Ireland.

    Irish English is now usually the preferred term.

adjective

  • 1Of, relating to, or involving both England (or Britain) and Ireland; = "Anglo-Irish".

  • 2Of or relating to the English language as spoken or written in Ireland.

Origin

Early 19th century. From Hiberno- + English.