Orange Order en · PROPN
Etymology
Its name is a tribute to the Dutch-born Protestant king William of Orange, who defeated the army of Catholic king James VII & II in the Williamite War in Ireland (1688–1691).
Meanings
- A Northern Ireland religious and political organisation, loyal to the British crown and with strong anti-Catholicism policies.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Orange Order | canonical | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Orangey · Orangeism · Orangies
Translations (3)
fi oranialaisveljeskunta (organization) · de Oranierorden (organization) · nl Oranjeorde (organization)