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INLA

INLA

9.9
A group in Northern Ireland that uses violence to try to make it part of Ireland
  • noun
  • Literature
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  • The INLA claimed responsibility for the attack in the early 1980s.

Examples

  • Security forces increased patrols in response to activities by the INLA.

  • Books on Irish history often mention the violent campaigns conducted by the INLA.

  • The INLA was active during the Troubles.

  • Many young men joined the INLA in the 1970s.

  • The INLA has historically been involved in numerous violent conflicts aimed at ending British rule in Northern Ireland.

  • During the 1980s, the INLA targeted British military personnel in various attacks as part of their campaign for Irish unification.

  • Members of the INLA were known for their deep commitment to the cause of creating a united Ireland through their paramilitary actions.

Synonyms

Irish National Liberation Army
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7.7

A group that uses violence to remove British soldiers from Northern Ireland and unite Ireland

is the abbreviated name used more often in speech or shorthand

Surface Forms

INLA singular
INLAs plural

Morphology

INLA = I + N + L + A

This is an initialism/acronym formed from letters; the letters themselves do not transparently convey the meaning of the organisation to learners.

Etymology

INLA comes from the full name Irish National Liberation Army, made from the first letters of those words, and 'liberation' means 'freedom', so the name tells you it was an army fighting for Irish freedom.