English Explanatory Dictionary

Easter Rising

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A failed rebellion by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland during Easter Week in 1916 that ultimately paved the way for Irish independence.

Word forms

Easter Rising the Easter Rising

Etymology

Compound of Easter + rising.

Synonyms

Easter Rebellion
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