Orangeism

American  

[awr-in-jiz-uhm, or-] / ˈɔr ɪnˌdʒɪz əm, ˈɒr- /

noun

1. the principles and practices of the Orangemen.

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Orangeism British  

/ ˈɒrɪndʒˌɪzəm /

noun

1. the practices or principles of Orangemen, esp Protestant supremacy in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, or Canada

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Orangeist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Orangeism

First recorded in 1815–25; Orange + -ism

Example Sentences

Turning away from the Juggernaut of Orangeism, Robert beheld the subject of his thoughts, and the man of whom he was in search.

From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis

There was no purifying or restraining power in the Establishment to modify, improve, or elevate the principles of Orangeism at all.

From Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by Carleton, William

It may seem rude to say so, but Orangeism consists mainly of a settled hallucination and an annual brainstorm.

From The Open Secret of Ireland by Kettle, T. M. (Thomas Michael)

In that passage it would appear that the very existence of a Church is forgotten altogether; for Orangeism is termed 'an institution, whose chief object—whatever political shape it may assume—is to preserve the Protestant religion.'

From Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by Carleton, William

I think I have shown you that there is little in the Church of Ireland that is likely to regulate or purify the spirit of Orangeism when coming in contact with itself.

From Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by Carleton, William