Thinking in English 165. Why is Ireland Divided? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Why is Ireland divided? For just over 100 years, the Emerald Isle has been split between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland - part of the United Kingdom. The history of Ireland is complicated, fascinating, and sometimes controversial. Today, I want to talk about how Ireland became connected with the UK, discuss why Northern Ireland exists, and talk about the possibility of a future united Ireland!
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Vocabulary List
Be blessed with something (phrase) - to be lucky in having a particular thing
She is blessed with great intelligence
Settler (n) - a person who arrives in a new place in order to live there and use the land
The first settlers on that island came from Africa
Bronze age (n) - the time in the past when tools were made of bronze (a metal made of copper and tin), before iron was discovered
It is thought that Stonehenge was constructed during the Bronze Age
Clan (n) - a group of families who originally came from the same family and have the same name
The O’Brien clan was one of the most powerful clans in Ireland
Anglo- (prefix) - relating to England or the UK
Anglo-Saxons ruled England until the year 1066
To emigrate (v) - to leave a country permanently and go to live in another one
Millions of Germans emigrated to the Americas in the 19th century
Uprising (n) - an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power
There was a popular uprising in the capital city
Unionist (n) - a person who supports Northern Ireland remaining part of the United Kingdom
The deal has been opposed by unionist politicians
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