Randian
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- noun
- /ˈrændiən/
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randiano
- There is more to Randian thought than good healthy capitalism.
- Ayn Randian
Examples
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Now, the Randians are running the show and they are convinced.
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Many Randians argue that individual achievement should be rewarded without government interference.
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You do understand I'm not a Randian, right?
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And the people whom I had learned from were, you can call them Randians or, or, or Objectivist either way.
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The new Randian Republicans don't just take this classist fantasy into the real world.
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I think David Koch insists on Ayn Randian-like principles.
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The reason any libertarians or Randians may vote for Republicans is that they oppose Socialism and big government.
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His 47 percent comments reflected the Ayn Randian sentiment that has swept through the GOP, a phenomenon Gillespie has celebrated.
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She identified as a Randian, believing strongly in the principles of individualism and free-market capitalism.
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The conference attracted several Randians who discussed the implications of Objectivism on modern society.
Synonyms
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A person who believes truths and values exist independently and often follows Ayn Rand's ideas
Surface Forms
Morphology
Randian = Rand (transparent) = Rand + ian
Standard nominal/adjectival formation from the proper name 'Rand' with '-ian' to indicate a follower or adherent; predictable if the name is recognized.
Etymology
A Randian is named after the writer Ayn Rand and means 'a follower of her ideas'. Such people usually support personal freedom and free markets.