"Ron Swanson" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Ron Swansons [plural]
Etymology: From the character Ron Swanson from the television show Parks and Rec. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Ron Swanson (plural Ron Swansons)
  1. A libertarian man who is fiercely independent and solitary by choice. Wikipedia link: Parks and Rec, Ron Swanson
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