Hibernian

American

[hahy-bur-nee-uhn] / haɪˈbɜr ni ən /

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Ireland or its inhabitants; Irish.

noun

a native of Ireland.

Other Word Forms

non-Hibernian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Hibernian

First recorded in 1625–35; Latin Hiberni(a) “Ireland” + -an

Example Sentences

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They lacked creativity in a goalless draw at Hibernian last month, surrendered leads to Motherwell and Celtic, and had to come from two down to rescue a point at bottom side Livingston.

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There was no act of escapology against Hibernian last week - and with a few minutes to go, you struggled to see one coming here.

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They will likely travel to Celtic Park and Edinburgh rivals Hibernian's Easter Road after the split and host Rangers, who beat them at Ibrox earlier this month.

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With Rangers held to a 2-2 draw at bottom club Livingston and defending champions Celtic beaten at home by Hibernian on Sunday, Hearts boss Derek McInnes must have been watching on with a big grin.

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Tomas Magnusson's 88th-minute strike in Tuesday's Edinburgh derby at home to Hibernian added yet more veracity to a title charge that few would have found believable at the start of the season.

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