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Definition of Red hand defenders
1. Noun. A paramilitary group of Protestants in Northern Ireland that tries to prevent any political settlement with the Irish Republic; attacks interests of Catholic civilians in Northern Ireland; responsible for arson and bombing and murder.
Exact synonyms: Rhd
Generic synonyms: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act, Foreign Terrorist Organization, Fto, Terrorist Group, Terrorist Organization
Geographical relationships: Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act, Foreign Terrorist Organization, Fto, Terrorist Group, Terrorist Organization
Geographical relationships: Northern Ireland
Lexicographical Neighbors of Red Hand Defenders
Literary usage of Red hand defenders
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. World Report 2000: The Events of 1999 by Human Rights Watch, Human Rights Watch Staff (1999)
"The red hand defenders, a loyalist paramilitary group, claimed responsibility.
Ms. Nelson had long been harassed and threatened ..."
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