Mediterranean Irish

名词 n. 形容词 adj.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The Ionian Islanders. UK
    — Since the 1830s, pro-British Ionians . . . took their cue from the colonial officers, who denigrated the Ionians, comparing them to the aboriginal groups like the Hottentots or Irish. Indeed, the British frequently referred to the Ionians as the "Mediterranean Irish."
  2. Synonym of Italian, an inhabitant of Italy or person of Italian descent. US
    — His name is I. J. Saccamanno. He is a Mediterranean "Irish" and I love him like a brother.
形容词 adj.
  1. Of or pertaining to such people. not-comparable
    — My dear deceased mama used to say to me when I was young and cried b/c I was all Italian. . . "You're Mediterranean Irish and that's good enough" on St. Pat's day!

词形变化

Mediterranean Irish plural Mediterranean Irishman alternative Mediterranean Irishman alternative

词源

词源 1
Originally in patronizing self-reference to British mistreatment of the Irish and their various prejudices about them, particularly with regard to their religion.
词源 2
Originally in patronizing self-reference to British mistreatment of the Irish and their various prejudices about them, particularly with regard to their religion.
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