Ira (Noun)
Meaning 1
Belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Irish Republican Army, commonly referred to as the IRA, was a militant organization that sought to end British rule in Northern Ireland.
- The IRA's use of guerrilla warfare and terrorism tactics led to a prolonged period of violence in Northern Ireland.
- In the late 1990s, the IRA declared a ceasefire, paving the way for peace talks and the eventual Good Friday Agreement.
- The IRA's campaign of violence was marked by bombings, shootings, and other attacks on British military and civilian targets.
- The IRA's goal of a united, independent Ireland remained elusive, but the organization's efforts helped to bring about significant changes in the region's politics.
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Meaning 3
A retirement plan that allows you to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your retirement; taxes on the interest earned in the account are deferred.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.