English Explanatory Dictionary

Ulsterisation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The devolution of security and policing to Northern Irish forces such as the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
  2. The devolution of security and policing to local forces in any area with an active insurgency.
  3. The rise of nationalism in a region, and consequent rejection of traditional left/right politics in favour of nationalist/unionist politics.

Word forms

Ulsterisation

Etymology

From Ulster + -isation.

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