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- US Pronunciation
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- [fee-nee-uh n, feen-yuh n]
- /ˈfi ni ən, ˈfin yən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fee-nee-uh n, feen-yuh n]
- /ˈfi ni ən, ˈfin yən/
Definitions of fenian word
- noun fenian a member of an Irish revolutionary organization founded in New York in 1858, which worked for the establishment of an independent Irish republic. 1
- noun fenian (in late Irish legends) a member of a group of warriors always ready to defend Ireland against its enemies. 1
- noun fenian (formerly) a member of an Irish revolutionary organization founded in the US in the 19th century to fight for an independent Ireland 0
- noun fenian one of the Fianna 0
- noun fenian an Irish Catholic or a person of Irish Catholic descent 0
- adjective fenian of or relating to the Fenians 0
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Origin of fenian
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Irish féinne (genitive of fiann band of Fenians) + -ian; influenced by Old Irish féne ancient inhabitant of Ireland
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Parts of speech for Fenian
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fenian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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