Hiberno-English
/hɪˌbəːnəʊ ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/ /hʌɪˌbəːnəʊ ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/noun
1With the and plural concord. People of English descent born or resident in Ireland; = Anglo-Irish. Now rare.
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.