What is another word for Loyalist Volunteer Force?
Pronunciation: [lˈɔ͡ɪəlˌɪst vˌɒləntˈi͡ə fˈɔːs] (IPA) 
The Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) is a Northern Irish paramilitary group that was active in the late 20th century. Synonyms for the LVF could include "loyalist militant organization," "pro-British paramilitary group," or "Northern Irish loyalist group." These terms all refer to groups that seek to maintain the union between Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, often through violent means. Other Northern Irish loyalist groups include the Ulster Volunteer Force, the Ulster Defence Association, and the Red Hand Commando. These groups were involved in sectarian violence during the Troubles, a period of conflict that lasted from the late 1960s to the late 1990s and resulted in the deaths of over 3,000 people.
