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Orangeism, Orangism|ˈɒrɪndʒɪz(ə)m| [f. Orange n.2 + -ism.] The system and principles which the Orange Association was formed to uphold; the principle of Protestant political ascendancy in Ireland.
1823Orange System exposed 42 Evidence..of the nature, spirit and extent of Orangism at that time [28 Dec. 1795]. 1847Fraser's Mag. XXXVI. 104 The most rancorous..champion of Orangeism and landlordism in the British parliament. 1850H. Martineau Hist. Peace II. v. v. 268 In 1828, on the accession of the Duke of Cumberland to the throne of Orangeism. 1890Lecky Eng. in 18th C. VIII. xxix. 93 Every Protestant who was not well known..lay under the suspicion of Orangism. |