What is another word for Irish Free State?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪɹɪʃ fɹˈiː stˈe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The Irish Free State was the name given to the country that existed between 1922 and 1937. During this time, it was also known as the Irish Republic and the Free State of Ireland. Other synonyms for the Irish Free State include the Irish Dominion, the Irish Provisional Government, and the Provisional Government of the Irish Free State. The term "Irish Free State" was used to distinguish the new state from the United Kingdom, of which it was previously a part. Today, the country is known as the Republic of Ireland, having undergone a name change in 1937 when it was declared a sovereign state.
