Ulster

/ˈʌlstɚ/

Synonyms for "ulster" (12 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (3)

Noun(3 words)
culturalgeographicgeographic region

Strong matches (3)

Noun(3 words)

Related words (6)

Noun(6 words)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: cultural, geographic, geographic region, greatcoat, local.
  • Sentence evidence is available for ulster, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from opengloss.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ulster".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "ulster"

Keep "ulster" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ulster" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "ulster", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ulster" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

11 entries
clothinggarmentgeographical regiongreatcoatouterwearovercoatpolitical divisionregional descriptorregional identityterritorytopcoat

More specific

11 entries
County AntrimCounty DownCounty FermanaghCounty LondonderryCounty TyroneUlster EnglishUlster LoyalismUlster nationalismUlster-Scotsdouble breasted ulstersingle breasted ulster

Collocations

11 entries
Ulster EnglishUlster ScotsUlster UnionistUlster dialectUlster governmentUlster regionheavy ulsterknee length ulsterlong ulsterulster coatwoolen ulster

Inflections

3 entries
Ulstersmore Ulstermost Ulster

Derivations

3 entries

Translations

5 translations across 5 languages.

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Finnish

1 entries
  • ulsterilainen name (Relating to, or originating from Ulster)

Irish

1 entries
  • Ultach name (Relating to, or originating from Ulster)

Latin

1 entries
  • Ultōniēnsis name (Relating to, or originating from Ulster)

Macedonian

1 entries
  • а́лстерски name (Relating to, or originating from Ulster)

Manx

1 entries
  • Ultagh name (Relating to, or originating from Ulster)

Sample sentences

7 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Ulster has the fewest losses of any boxer in the league.

Source: tatoeba (871866)

Ulster County saw a smaller, but still dramatic spike in reported cases last year with 419, compared to 351 in 2016. Ulster also largely has seen a decline in the number of annual cases from a high of 778 in 2008 to the low in 2016.

Source: wiktionary

“That's queer,” said the Tertium Quid. “Where's my ulster?” “What's queer?” said the Man's Wife. “I have got a chill down my back — just as if a goose had walked over my grave.”

Source: wiktionary

I hardened my heart and took the smoke-rocket from under my ulster.

Source: wiktionary

Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "ulster"?

Closest matches include cultural, geographic, geographic region, greatcoat, local.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "ulster"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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