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ulster [ˈʌlstə] n (Clothing & Fashion) a man's heavy double-breasted overcoat with a belt or half-belt at the back [so called because it was first produced in Northern Ireland] Ulster [ˈʌlstə] n
1. (Placename) 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): 234 251 (1996); (six Ulster counties of Northern Ireland): 1 691 800 (1999 est.). Area (Republic of Ireland): 8013 sq. km (3094 sq. miles); (Northern Ireland): 14 121 sq. km (5452 sq. miles) 2. (Placename) an informal name for Northern Ireland ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations Ulster [ˈʌlstər] n → Ulster m Ulster Defence Association n organisation paramilitaire protestante en Irlande du Nord Ulster Defence Regiment n section de l'armée britannique en Irlande du Nord Ulster Volunteer Force n organisation paramilitaire protestante en Irlande du Nord Ulster [ˈʌlstəʳ] n → l'Ulster m Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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