How to Pronounce "fenian"
word
ˈfiniən
FEE-nee-uhn
ˈfiːniən
FEE-nee-uhn
Definition
A member of a 19th-century Irish nationalist group striving for Ireland's independence from Britain. Today, it's often used (sometimes insultingly) to refer to Irish nationalists or Catholics, especially in Northern Ireland.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfiniən
British English
ˈfiːniən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEE-nee-uhn
UK
FEE-nee-uhn
Listen in Context
The Fenians wanted freedom for Ireland.
A Fenian uprising happened in the 1860s.
The British government feared Fenian activity.
He got called a Fenian after talking about Irish history.