Meaning of Fenian | Babel Free
/ˈfiː.ni.ən/Definitions
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Of or relating to roving bands of hunter-warriors in ancient Ireland, especially the band led by the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill in Irish mythology; (generally) of or relating to the people of ancient Ireland. Ireland, historical, not-comparable
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Of or relating to organizations opposing British rule in Ireland, especially the Fenian Brotherhood and Irish Republican Brotherhood which were active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ireland, UK, also, historical, not-comparable
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Of or relating to a Roman Catholic, chiefly one of Irish descent or ethnicity. Northern-Ireland, Scotland, derogatory, not-comparable, offensive
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Of or relating to the Scottish association football club Celtic Football Club. Northern-Ireland, Scotland, derogatory, not-comparable, offensive
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.