Orangeman
Americannoun
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a member of a secret society formed in the north of Ireland in 1795, having as its object the maintenance and political ascendancy of Protestantism.
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a Protestant of Northern Ireland.
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Origin of Orangeman
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A man of many contradictions, Trimble was the opera buff who adored Elvis Presley, the diehard Protestant "Orangeman" turned consensus politician, a stiff, sometimes bad-tempered public figure who could be warm and witty in private.
From Reuters ● Jul. 25, 2022
The Orangeman is a Hoya, and if that’s the case, what in the world makes sense anymore?
From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2018
In David Ireland’s play, directed by Vicky Featherstone, Eric, a protestant and lifelong Orangeman, gets a nasty surprise.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2018
Former senior Orangeman Mr Kennaway fell out with the order's leadership.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2010
D. D. would not object if I became an Orangeman.
From Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service by Lever, Charles James
The Eagles missed their first 10 from the field and their first 11 3-point shots and Swider made 3-pointers 44 seconds apart to give the Orangemen a double-digit lead with eight minutes left before halftime.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2022
She said she and her family were "disgusted" and "insulted" by the decision by Orangemen to give Tweed a guard of honour at his funeral.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2021
The Orangemen ended their march with a rendition of “God Save the Queen.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2019
And speaking of Melo, he gave the Orangemen a pep talk before the game.
From Golf Digest ● Nov. 7, 2019
Why don’t you go up to Belfast and see what the Orangemen will do for you, ah?
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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