"Randian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Randian [comparative], most Randian [superlative]
Etymology: From Rand + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Rand|ian}} Rand + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Randian (comparative more Randian, superlative most Randian)
  1. Of or pertaining to Ayn Rand (1905–1982), Russian-born American novelist and philosopher, or her writings or objectivism. Derived forms: Randianism
    Sense id: en-Randian-en-adj-aaUlLOGi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ian, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Objectivism Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ian: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 46 54 Disambiguation of Objectivism: 59 41

Noun

Forms: Randians [plural]
Etymology: From Rand + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Rand|ian}} Rand + -ian Head templates: {{en-noun}} Randian (plural Randians)
  1. A follower of Ayn Rand. Synonyms: Randite
    Sense id: en-Randian-en-noun-f41kmDhK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ian, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ian: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 46 54

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