Celtic Tiger

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Pronunciation: /ˈsɛltɪk ˈtaɪɡər/

Definitions of Celtic tiger

noun The term 'Celtic tiger' refers to a period of rapid economic growth in Ireland during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Example Sentences

A1 The Celtic tiger was a period of rapid economic growth in Ireland.

A2 Many people attribute the Celtic tiger phenomenon to Ireland's low corporate tax rates.

B1 During the Celtic tiger years, Ireland experienced a boom in construction and housing development.

B2 The Celtic tiger era saw a significant increase in foreign direct investment in Ireland.

C1 The Celtic tiger period transformed Ireland's economy and led to a rise in living standards.

C2 The legacy of the Celtic tiger still influences Ireland's economic policies and strategies today.

Examples of Celtic tiger in a Sentence

formal The Celtic Tiger refers to the period of rapid economic growth in Ireland during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

informal Everyone was talking about the Celtic Tiger back in the day, when Ireland's economy was booming.

slang The Celtic Tiger was roaring in Ireland when everything seemed to be going well economically.

figurative The Celtic Tiger may have gone quiet in recent years, but its impact on Ireland's economy is still felt.

Grammatical Forms of Celtic tiger

past tense

Celtic tigered

plural

Celtic tigers

comparative

more Celtic tiger

superlative

most Celtic tiger

present tense

Celtic tigers

future tense

will Celtic tiger

perfect tense

have Celtic tigered

continuous tense

is Celtic tigering

singular

Celtic tiger

positive degree

Celtic tiger

infinitive

to Celtic tiger

gerund

Celtic tigering

participle

Celtic tigered

Origin and Evolution of Celtic tiger

First Known Use: 1994 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'Celtic tiger' originated in reference to the rapid economic growth experienced by Ireland in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe Ireland's economic success, the term 'Celtic tiger' has since been used more broadly to refer to any small country experiencing rapid economic growth.