What is another word for Sinn Fein?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪn fˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

Sinn Fein is an Irish Republican political party based in Northern Ireland. The term "Sinn Fein" literally translates to "we ourselves" or "ourselves alone" in Irish. However, there are various synonyms used to refer to the party. In Irish, the party is also known as "An tSinn Fein", which means "the Sinn Fein". The name is sometimes abbreviated as SF in English. Sinn Fein is also referred to as a nationalist party, meaning that it supports the idea of a united Ireland. The party is also associated with the IRA, a paramilitary organization that fought for Irish independence. Other terms used to describe Sinn Fein include "republican party" and "left-wing party".

What are the hypernyms for Sinn fein?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    irish nationalism, irish republicanism, Irish Republican Movement, Irish republican politics.

Famous quotes with Sinn fein

  • Sinn Fein has demonstrated the ability to play a leadership role as part of a popular movement towards peace, equality and justice.
    Gerry Adams
  • Sinn Fein has productively taken the example of South Africa and, as we develop the peace process, we continue to use examples from South Africa.
    Gerry Adams
  • Sinn Fein has the potential and capacity to become the vehicle for the attainment of republican objectives.
    Gerry Adams
  • That Sinn Fein, as I've already indicated, their leaders have already indicated that's what they want to achieve - once we get that credible statement, then we can get around the table and start to move forward, and I'm confident we can do so.
    Peter Hain
  • Along with that ongoing process Sinn Fein took a decision to establish a peace commission which had the responsibility to travel around the country to receive submissions from the general public, also our opponents.
    Martin McGuinness

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