Meaning of Sinn Fein in English

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  1. Noun

    Sinn Fein

    Definitions

    1. an Irish republican political movement founded in 1905 to promote independence from England and unification of Ireland

    Examples

    • « became the political branch of the Irish Republican Army »

Famous quotes

  • « But the fact is that the vast majority of Republicans support the Sinn Fein leadership. »
    Martin McGuinness
  • « 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
  • « 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
  • « Sinn Fein has demonstrated the ability to play a leadership role as part of a popular movement towards peace, equality and justice. »
    Gerry Adams

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