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Easter Rising

Easter Rising proper noun: a failed rebellion by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland during Easter Week in 1916 that ultimately paved the way for Irish independence.

easter rising: a failed rebellion by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland during Easter Week in 1916...
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Proper noun

the Easter Rising

  1. A failed rebellion by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland during Easter Week in 1916 that ultimately paved the way for Irish independence.
    Synonyms:
    Easter Rebellion

Synonyms of Easter Rising

  • Easter Rebellion

Origin of Easter Rising

Compound of Easter + rising.

Questions about Easter Rising

What does Easter Rising mean?
Easter Rising means a failed rebellion by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland during Easter Week in 1916 that ultimately paved the way for Irish independence.
What part of speech is Easter Rising?
Easter Rising is a proper noun.

Words near Easter Rising in the dictionary

  1. Easter lily
  2. Easter Monday
  3. Easter Moon
  4. Easter Moons
  5. Easter Rabbit
  6. Easter Rising
  7. Easter Ross
  8. Easter Saturday
  9. Easter Sunday
  10. Easter term
  11. Easter terms

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