Irishman
UK: ˈaɪrɪʃmən | US: ˈaɪrɪʃmən
n. a man born in or living in Ireland; a male of Irish nationality or descent
The word "Irishman" is a compound of "Irish," derived from Old English Īras (referring to the inhabitants of Ireland) and the suffix -ish (meaning "belonging to"), combined with "man" (from Old English mann, meaning "person" or "male"). The term reflects a straightforward combination of nationality and gender, evolving from Old English through Middle English to its modern form.
The Irishman told stories of his homeland with great passion.
An Irishman won the international poetry competition.
He was proud to call himself an Irishman, though he lived abroad.
The old Irishman played a lively tune on his fiddle.
Every Irishman in the village celebrated St. Patrick’s Day together.