Fenian
a member of an Irish revolutionary organization founded in New York in 1858, which worked for the establishment of an independent Irish republic.
(in late Irish legends) a member of a group of warriors always ready to defend Ireland against its enemies.
Origin of Fenian
1Other words from Fenian
- Fe·ni·an·ism, noun
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How to use Fenian in a sentence
Accordingly after 1867 the Fenians attempted to make republicanism an essential part of their propaganda.
The Evolution of Sinn Fein | Robert Mitchell HenryThe battle for political freedom of thought and action which the Fenians had fought had its result.
The Evolution of Sinn Fein | Robert Mitchell HenryAs the Fenians always do exactly what they promise to do, this may be relied upon as certain to happen.
Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 | VariousAnd as for cards, it's enough for Miss Kostalergi to be in the room to make one forget not only the cards, but the Fenians.'
Lord Kilgobbin | Charles LeverThe constituents of Wood were the very Fenians whom in our ignorance we call American.
Greater Britain | Charles Wentworth Dilke
British Dictionary definitions for Fenian
/ (ˈfiːnɪən) /
(formerly) a member of an Irish revolutionary organization founded in the US in the 19th century to fight for an independent Ireland
Irish myth one of the Fianna
derogatory, offensive an Irish Catholic or a person of Irish Catholic descent
of or relating to the Fenians
Origin of Fenian
1Derived forms of Fenian
- Fenianism, noun
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