Northern Ireland
proper nounUK /ˌnɔːðən ˈaɪələnd/
US /ˌnɔːrðərn ˈaɪərlənd/
A part of the United Kingdom on the island of Ireland.
My cousin lives in Northern Ireland and goes to school in Belfast.
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2. The northeastern region of the island of Ireland, made up of six counties.
The map shows Northern Ireland in green at the top of the island.
3. A political division of the United Kingdom with its own assembly.
Northern Ireland has its own parliament buildings at Stormont.
4. The homeland of many people who share British and Irish traditions.
People in Northern Ireland celebrate both St. Patrick's Day and the Twelfth of July.