Troubles
English
Proper noun
The Troubles
- (Ireland, historical) (1920s) The Irish War of Independence and the resultant Civil War.
- (Ireland, historical) (Mid 1960s to late 1990s) The continued violence and terrorist, military and paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland.
Usage notes
- Unless context states otherwise, the term normally refers to the more recent conflict.
Translations
violence in Northern Ireland, 1960s–1990s
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