ʃəˈniːn, ʃoʊˈniːn, ʃɒˈniːn, ˈʃɔːniːn

Definitions

1. noun

A person of Irish ancestry or descent, especially in the United States.

“The Irish-American community was proud to celebrate their heritage, especially among the shoneens who had come from Ireland seeking a better life.”

2. noun

A person who is of Irish descent or ancestry, often with a particular regional or ethnic background.

“Growing up, I was a shoneen, and my parents always made sure I knew my Irish heritage and the stories of our ancestors.”