orangeism

Meanings

• noun

  A religious or political movement based on the color orange, originating in Ireland.

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Variants

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Orange , Orangeism , Orangeisms

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Etymology

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Orangeism is believed to have originated in the late 17th century in Ireland, when the Protestant community, who wore the color orange in their sashes to symbolize their loyalty to King William of Orange, came under attack from the predominantly Catholic population. The movement took on a religious and political dimension, with Orange lodges and parades becoming a significant part of Irish culture.

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Trivia

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1. The Orange Order, a prominent Orange organization, was founded in 1795.

2. Orange parades are traditionally held on the 12th of July, known as the Twelfth of July or Orangefest.

3. Orangeism is also known as 'the Orange Institution' or 'the Orange Order'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Protestantism: Orangeism is a form of Protestantism, and is closely associated with the Presbyterian and Church of Ireland denominations.

2. Catholicism: Orangeism is often in opposition to Catholicism, and has been a source of religious and political tensions in Ireland.

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Culture

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Orangeism is deeply rooted in Irish culture, particularly in Northern Ireland, where it is celebrated through annual parades and festivals. The movement has been associated with both religious and political tensions, and has been the subject of much literature and art, including the plays of Seamus Heaney and the paintings of Paul Seawright.

How to Memorize "orangeism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a parade with people wearing orange sashes and carrying orange banners. Imagine the sound of a band playing and the feeling of excitement in the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color orange with the Protestant community and the celebration of King William of Orange.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym O R A N G E: Orange Religion And Nationalism Generates Excitement.

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