orangeman

Or·ange·man

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-inj-muh n, or-]
- /ˈɔr ɪndʒ mən, ˈɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-inj-muh n, or-]
- /ˈɔr ɪndʒ mən, ˈɒr-/

Definitions of orangeman word

noun plural orangeman a member of a secret society formed in the north of Ireland in 1795, having as its object the maintenance and political ascendancy of Protestantism. 1
noun plural orangeman a Protestant of Northern Ireland. 1
noun orangeman a member of a society founded in Ireland (1795) to uphold the Protestant religion, the Protestant dynasty, and the Protestant constitution. Orange Lodges have since spread to many parts of the former British Empire 0
noun orangeman a member of a secret Protestant society organized in Northern Ireland (1795) 0

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Origin of orangeman

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; Orange + -man

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Parts of speech for Orangeman

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orangeman popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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