irrespective of

preposition

ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- How to pronounce irrespective of (audio)
: regardless of
They are protected by law, irrespective of race

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However, many supporters would probably happily accept a finale to the campaign with as little drama as possible — and the chance to watch their side play top-flight football again from next August, irrespective of the cost. Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 There were no girls, and really seeing again how all girls, irrespective of race and of socioeconomic status, are being left behind at this moment. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Mar. 2026 This right exists irrespective of the pricing decisions of any national, regional, or local co-op or franchisor initiative. Kate Rogers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026 But the motivation among the industry’s rank and file, irrespective of their place of work, does not seem to be primarily financial. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irrespective of

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First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of irrespective of was in 1833

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“Irrespective of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrespective%20of. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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irrespective of

preposition
ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- How to pronounce irrespective of (audio)
: without regard to
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