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Fenian

Description

The term "fenian" can refer to a historical Irish revolutionary nationalist organization, a member or supporter of that organization, or it can be used as an adjective to describe anything related to the Fenians.

Examples

  1. Noun (Organization)

    The Fenian Brotherhood was founded in the United States in the mid-19th century, aimed at achieving Irish independence.

    Example sentence: The leaders of the Fenian movements planned numerous strategies to rebel against British rule in Ireland.

  2. Noun (Member/Supporter)

    He was a devoted Fenian and actively participated in organizing protests for Irish rights.

    Example sentence: The Fenians passionately advocated for their cause, which attracted many young supporters to join their ranks.

  3. Adjective

    The Fenian uprising had a significant impact on Irish politics and helped fuel the nationalistic fervor.

    Example sentence: The Fenian movement ignited a wave of cultural pride among the Irish population.

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