cira

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Definition

Proper noun A terrorist organization formed in Ireland in 1994 as a clandestine armed wing of Sinn Fein. It is an acronym for "Continuity Irish Republican Army". This group is considered a dissident republican paramilitary organization.

Usage
  • The term Cira is used specifically to refer to this particular armed faction within Irish republican dissident groups.
  • It is typically used in historical, political, and security-related contexts.
  • As a proper noun, it is often capitalized.
Examples
  • Security forces warned of an increased threat from Cira.
  • The report analyzed the activities of Cira and other splinter groups.
  • Cira was formed by members who opposed the peace process.
Advanced Usage
  • The group is frequently discussed in relation to its ideological stance of continuing the "armed struggle" for a united Ireland, in contrast to the mainstream Provisional IRA which engaged in peace talks.
  • It is often mentioned alongside other dissident republican groups such as the "Real IRA".
Variants and Related Words
  • Continuity IRA: The full name of the organization, from which the acronym Cira is derived.
  • Continuity Army Council: Another name sometimes used for the leadership of this organization.
Synonyms
  • Continuity IRA (n): The full organizational name.
  • Dissident republicans (n, plural): A broader term for individuals and groups, including Cira, who reject the Northern Ireland peace process.
Important Note

Cira is a highly specific proper noun referring to a single, named organization. It does not have general meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it. Its usage is confined to contexts discussing Irish politics and paramilitary activity.

Noun
  1. a terrorist organization formed in Ireland in 1994 as a clandestine armed wing of Sinn Fein

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