"granarchist" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: granarchists [plural]
Etymology: Blend of gran (“grandmother”) + anarchist. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|gran|anarchist|gloss1=grandmother}} Blend of gran (“grandmother”) + anarchist Head templates: {{en-noun}} granarchist (plural granarchists)
  1. (UK, informal) An older woman who espouses radical or militant political views. Wikipedia link: Emma Goldman Tags: UK, informal Categories (topical): Anarchism

Inflected forms

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