Fenian
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An insulting word for someone who wants Irish independence, used to hurt people
- noun
- Slur
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[insulto ofensivo contra nacionalista irlandés]
- The term Fenian was used derogatorily to insult Irish nationalists during the conflict.
- Fenian bastards
Examples
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In historical debates, calling someone a Fenian was meant to provoke and show disdain.
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-Take that, you Fenian bastard.
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He was labeled a Fenian by his opponents because of his strong support for Irish independence.
How Offensive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fenian originally comes from the same Irish Fianna name, but it was later used by opponents as an insult and is still very offensive in some places. So this sense of Fenian is a negative term for an Irish nationalist and should be used with care.