: a long loose overcoat of Irish origin made of heavy material (such as frieze)
Dictionary Entries Near ulster
Cite this Entry
“Ulster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ulster. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
ulster
noun
ul·ster
ˈəl-stər 
: a long loose heavy overcoat
Geographical Definition
Ulster
geographical name
Ul·ster
ˈəl-stər
1
region of the northern part of the island of Ireland comprising Northern Ireland and the northern part of the republic of Ireland
Note: Ulster was an ancient Irish province which split into several kingdoms in medieval times. After the Anglo-Norman invasion in the 12th century, Ulster eventually came under the control of the British crown and in the 16th century was divided into nine counties, three of which joined the Irish Free State (now the republic of Ireland) in 1921 while the rest remained with the United Kingdom.
2
province of the northern part of the republic of Ireland comprising counties Cavan, Donegal, and Monaghan and bordering on Northern Ireland area 3093 square miles (8042 square kilometers), population 295,000
3
northern ireland
—used unofficially
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share