noun

Provo

PROH-voh

Provo (noun) means an informal term for a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. Example: “The documentary interviewed a former Provo about the ceasefire.”

noun

An informal term for a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army.

"The documentary interviewed a former Provo about the ceasefire."

How to use Provo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA slang name for a member of the Provisional IRA.

When to use it

Informal and politically loaded; mainly found in historical or journalistic writing about Northern Ireland.

Word forms

Provos plural, Provos plural

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Etymology

From Dutch Provo, shortened from provoceren (“to provoke”), from French provoquer.

Origin: Dutch

Rhymes for Provo

Kosovo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Provo” mean?

The word “Provo” means an informal term for a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. In plain terms, a slang name for a member of the Provisional IRA.

How do you pronounce “Provo”?

“Provo” is pronounced PROH-voh (/ˈpɹoʊ.voʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Provo” in a sentence?

Here is “Provo” used in a sentence: “The documentary interviewed a former Provo about the ceasefire.”

What part of speech is “Provo”?

“Provo” is a noun.