Ulsterisation
The English word “Ulsterisation” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- The devolution of security and policing to Northern Irish forces such as the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
- The devolution of security and policing to local forces in any area with an active insurgency.
- The rise of nationalism in a region, and consequent rejection of traditional left/right politics in favour of nationalist/unionist politics.
Etymology
From Ulster + -isation.
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