irrespective of
preposition
ir·re·spec·tive of
ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- 
: regardless of
They are protected by law, irrespective of race
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Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
Emanuel added that anti-semitism has long persisted irrespective of party affiliation.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 Jan. 2026
My mother taught me to love everyone irrespective of color or ethnicity.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Both species sleep for about one-third of the day, irrespective of the timing of daily sleep.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Irrespective of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrespective%20of. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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irrespective of
preposition
ir·re·spec·tive of
ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv-
: without regard to
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