Pluralism in Irish (Iolrachas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for pluralism?

The Irish for pluralism is iolrachas (pronounced “UL-ruh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pluralism (holding several offices).

Q: Does iolrachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Iolrachas can mean pluralism or pluralism (holding several offices), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “pluralism” in Irish

Irish:: iolrachas
English:: pluralism, pluralism (holding several offices)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “UL-ruh-khus” /ˈʊlˠəɾˠəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: iolrachais, an iolrachais (e.g. prionsabal an iolrachais, the principle of pluralism)

What does “iolrachas” mean?

“Iolrachas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

pluralism: A situation or belief in which many different groups, views or traditions exist together in a society.Also: diversity, plurality.

1 other meaning: pluralism (holding several offices)

2pluralism (holding several offices): The holding of more than one office or position at the same time, especially in the church.Also: pluralism, plurality of offices.

“Iolrachas” with the article

Here is iolrachas after the article (an t-alt).

an t-iolrachas

the pluralism

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Iolrachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using iolrachas, the Irish word for pluralism.

Creideann sí go láidir san iolrachas.

She believes strongly in pluralism.

Is cuid thábhachtach den daonlathas é an t-iolrachas.

Pluralism is an important part of democracy.

Labhair an t-aire faoi iolrachas cultúrtha.

The minister spoke about cultural pluralism.

Tá iolrachas na meán faoi bhagairt.

Media pluralism is under threat.

Chosain an tuarascáil luachanna an iolrachais.

The report defended the values of pluralism.

Ní raibh mórán iolrachais sa tír ag an am.

There was not much pluralism in the country at the time.

Ba mhaith linn sochaí atá bunaithe ar iolrachas.

We want a society based on pluralism.

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Pluralism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pluralism?

The Irish for pluralism is iolrachas (pronounced “UL-ruh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pluralism (holding several offices).

How do you pronounce iolrachas in Irish?

Iolrachas is said like “UL-ruh-khus” (IPA /ˈʊlˠəɾˠəxəsˠ/).

Does iolrachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for iolrachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does iolrachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Iolrachas can mean pluralism or pluralism (holding several offices), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does iolrachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iolrachas (the pluralism), a hiolrachas (her pluralism), a n-iolrachas (their pluralism).

How is 'iolrachas' different from 'iolra'?

'Iolra' is the grammatical plural (an uimhir iolra), while 'iolrachas' means pluralism as a social or political idea.

Pluralism in Irish (Iolrachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage