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Definition of Irish Republican Army
1. Noun. A militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland.
Exact synonyms: Ira, Provisional Ira, Provisional Irish Republican Army, Provos
Category relationships: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act
Terms within: Sinn Fein
Generic synonyms: Foreign Terrorist Organization, Fto, Terrorist Group, Terrorist Organization
Geographical relationships: Eire, Ireland, Irish Republic, Republic Of Ireland
Category relationships: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act
Terms within: Sinn Fein
Generic synonyms: Foreign Terrorist Organization, Fto, Terrorist Group, Terrorist Organization
Geographical relationships: Eire, Ireland, Irish Republic, Republic Of Ireland
Definition of Irish Republican Army
1. Proper noun. Any of several Irish guerrilla or terrorist organisations fighting British rule in Ireland (later Northern Ireland) since the early 20th century. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Irish Republican Army
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