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I felt that the IRA, in the context of Irish history, and Sinn Fein were a legitimate force that had to be recognized, and you wouldn't have peace without them.
Peter T. King

Meaning of "IRA" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES IRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of IRA in the English dictionary

The definition of IRA in the dictionary is Irish Republican Army.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IRA

Iqaluit
Iqbal
Iquique
Iquitos
ir
Ir.
iracund
iracundity
iracundulous
irade
Irak
Iraki
Iran
Iran-Iraq War
Irangate
Iranian
Iraq
Iraqi
IRAS

WORDS THAT END LIKE IRA

ACTRA
APRA
CAMRA
LEPRA
MHRA
MRA
NRA
OPRA
Provisional IRA
UNRRA

Synonyms and antonyms of IRA in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «IRA» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IRA

Find out the translation of IRA to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of IRA from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «IRA» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

爱尔兰共和军
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

IRA
570 millions of speakers

English

IRA
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

इरा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجيش الجمهوري الايرلندي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

IRA
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

IRA
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আইআরএর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

IRA
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

IRA
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

IRA
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

IRA
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

IRA
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

IRA
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

IRA
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஐ.ஆர்.ஏ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

IRA
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

IRA
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

IRA
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

IRA
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

IRA
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

IRA
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

IRA
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

IRA
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

IRA
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

IRA
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of IRA

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IRA»

The term «IRA» is very widely used and occupies the 10.854 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IRA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «IRA» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «IRA» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about IRA

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10 QUOTES WITH «IRA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word IRA.
1
Gerry Adams
In the past I have defended the right of the IRA to engage in armed struggle. I did so because there was no alternative for those who would not bend the knee, or turn a blind eye to oppression, or for those who wanted a national republic.
2
Gerry Adams
For over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British government could not rule Ireland on its own terms.
3
Gerry Adams
At that time, the army leadership said the implementation of this agreement would allow everyone, including the IRA, to take its political objectives forward by peaceful and democratic means.
4
Roma Downey
Extraordinarily, I was up in the cemetery in Derry City, and I had a red cape on with a fur hood as a little girl, when a gun battle broke out between the IRA and the British Army, and I got caught in the crossfire.
5
Noel Gallagher
I remember the '70s constantly being winter in Manchester and the Irish community in Manchester closing ranks because of the IRA bombings in Birmingham and Manchester, and you know the bin-workers' strike, all wrapped up in it... They were violent times. Violence at home and violence at football matches.
6
Peter Hain
The big missing part of the jig-saw is to get the assembly back up and running here in Northern Ireland, to get shared government back in business, that is my objective, and we await the IRA statement to see if this will trigger a new dawn.
7
Peter Hain
What's crucial is that the IRA produce a credible statement that paramilitary and criminality activity is a thing of the past. That they are committed to a future which is exclusively peaceful and democratic.
8
Nicholas Haslam
I've never paid attention to politics. I only have the vaguest notion of what the IRA is.
9
Peter T. King
I felt that the IRA, in the context of Irish history, and Sinn Fein were a legitimate force that had to be recognized, and you wouldn't have peace without them.
10
Doris Lessing
September 11 was terrible but, if one goes back over the history of the IRA, what happened to the Americans wasn't that terrible.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IRA»

Discover the use of IRA in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to IRA and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Secret History of the IRA
Moloney's book is now updated to encompass the anxious and uneasy peace that has prevailed to 2007.
Ed Moloney, 2007
2
Armed Struggle: The History of the IRA
A timely work of major historical importance, examining the whole spectrum of events from the 1916 Easter Rising to the current and ongoing peace process, fully updated with a new afterword for the paperback edition. ‘An essential book .. ...
Richard English, 2008
3
A History of Islamic Societies
An accessible worldwide history of Muslim societies provides updated coverage of each country and region, in a volume that discusses their origins and evolution while offering insight into historical processes that shaped contemporary Islam ...
Ira M. Lapidus, 2002
4
The IRA
This updated edition of Coogan's bestselling history of the IRA now includes behind-the-scenes information on the recent advances made in the peace process.
Tim Pat Coogan, 2002
5
Generations of Captivity: A History of African-American Slaves
" This epic story, told by a master historian, provides a rich understanding of the experience of African-American slaves, an experience that continues to mobilize American thought and passions today.
Ira Berlin, 2009
6
Inside the IRA: Dissident Republicans and the War for Legitimacy
This book focuses on the issue of Republican splits, which created the Provisional and Official Republican movements, and the subsequent development of those movements.
Andrew Sanders, 2011
7
Decoding the IRA
A look at the unraveled communications codes between the IRA And The USA in the 20s and 30s, revealing the day-to-day accounts of a paramilitary group.
Thomas G. Mahon, James Gillogly, 2008
8
Ira Says Goodbye
Ira is surprised to discover that his best friend Reggie feels happy about having to move to a new town.
‎1991
9
Understanding the Dreams You Dream
For those who have ever had a dream in which they think God was speaking to them, this practical guide, written from the Christian perspective, helps readers understand the symbolic language of dreams.
Ira L. Milligan, Judy Milligan, 1997
10
Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius
Diverse essays on the life and career of one of the greatest tragic actors of the nineteenth century.
Bernth Lindfors, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term IRA is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Roth 401k vs. Roth IRA: Which Is Best for You? - The Motley Fool
With a traditional IRA or 401k, you contribute money on a pre-tax basis. The value of your contributions is subtracted from your taxable income, ... «Motley Fool, Jul 15»
2
Victims call on Labour hopeful to state IRA view - Belfast Newsletter
A terror victims umbrella group has challenged Labour leadership hopeful Jeremy Corbyn to clarify his views on the 1,778 lives the IRA claimed ... «Belfast Newsletter, Jul 15»
3
St. Clair downs Ira 5-2, claims district - The Times Herald
The St. Clair 9-and-10-year-old little league team defeated Ira Township 5-2 Friday, to win the district championship and advance to the state ... «Port Huron Times Herald, Jul 15»
4
Ira Township's first librarian to be honored at dedication ceremony …
For 50 years and counting, the Ira Township Library has been an essential ... great,'” said Gary Kupper, branch lead at the Ira Township Library. «New Baltimore Voice Newspapers, Jul 15»
5
Second suspect identified in Ira Township cemetery vandalism …
A second suspect believed to be responsible for damaging more than 150 headstones at an Ira Township cemetery in May has been identified. «New Baltimore Voice Newspapers, Jul 15»
6
No matter what you do, remember to have a life: IAS topper Ira Singal
But when Ira Singhal, the first differently abled IAS topper from general category, took the stage at St Ann's Junior College this Friday, she was a ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
7
ASK IRA: Will Heat sign any players off summer roster? - Sun Sentinel
Q: Do you think the Heat bring Joshua Smith, Gabriel Olaseni and Greg Whittington to the 20-man roster, then dump them in the D-League ... «Sun Sentinel, Jul 15»
8
How to clarify the murky regulations governing IRA rollovers
There is a conflict of interest involved in these rollover situations if the adviser receives higher compensation for servicing the IRA assets than ... «InvestmentNews, Jul 15»
9
ASK IRA: Will Goran Dragic be a catalyst for Gerald Green, Amare …
ASK IRA: Will Dragic be a catalyst for Green, Stoudemire? "Ask Ira" is a daily feature of the Sun Sentinel. By Ira Winderman South Florida Sun ... «Sun Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
John Ira 'Jack' Conley, 86 - The East Liverpool Review
EAST LIVERPOOL - Former resident of East Liverpool John Ira 'Jack' Conley passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the East Liverpool City ... «The Review, Jul 15»

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