fianna fail
Noun (proper noun):
A major political party in the Republic of Ireland, historically associated with centrist to conservative policies, and one of the two dominant parties in Irish politics alongside Fine Gael. The name "Fianna Fáil" is Irish for "Soldiers of Destiny" or "Warriors of Fáil" (Fáil being a poetic name for Ireland).
- (The party was established by a key figure in Irish history.)
- (She has belonged to this political party for a long time.)
- (The party received many votes in the election.)
Fianna Fáil government: a government led or formed by this party.
- The country was under a Fianna Fáil government during the economic boom. (The ruling party was Fianna Fáil at that time.)
Fianna Fáil voter: someone who supports this party in elections.
- Traditional Fianna Fáil voters are concentrated in rural areas. (People who typically vote for this party live mostly in the countryside.)
Fianna Fáil member (n): an individual who belongs to the party.
- He is a long-time Fianna Fáil member. (He has been a registered member of the party for many years.)
Fianna Fáil supporter (n): someone who backs the party without necessarily being a member.
- Many Fianna Fáil supporters attended the rally. (People who favor the party came to the public meeting.)
- Irish republican party: a broad term that can refer to Fianna Fáil's historical roots (though the party is now centrist).
- Centrist party: a political party that occupies the middle of the political spectrum, as Fianna Fáil often does.
"The Soldiers of Destiny": a direct translation of "Fianna Fáil," often used in historical or poetic contexts.
- The Soldiers of Destiny have shaped modern Ireland. (Fianna Fáil has been influential in Irish history.)
"The Republican Party": occasionally used informally to refer to Fianna Fáil, though this can cause confusion with the U.S. Republican Party.
- In Ireland, the Republican Party is Fianna Fáil. (This is a local nickname for the party.)