"Republicant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Republicants [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Republican + can't. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Republican|can't}} Blend of Republican + can't Head templates: {{en-noun}} Republicant (plural Republicants)
  1. (US politics, slang, derogatory) A member, especially a politician, of the Republican Party (with an implication that they are unable to get things done). Tags: US, derogatory, slang Categories (topical): People, US politics Related terms: Demoncrat

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          "ref": "2009, Hippie Bob, Hippie Bob & the Chocolate Factory: A True Fairytale, page 63:",
          "text": "The Kennedy family has been an inspiration to all of humanity. As I write this, Ted is in my prayers as he battles a brain tumor. And for the record, I am not a Democrat (Demobrat) or a Republican (Republicant). I am a Godsurecan!",
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