"loonytarianism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of loony + libertarianism. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|loony|libertarianism}} Blend of loony + libertarianism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} loonytarianism (uncountable)
  1. (US, politics, derogatory) Libertarianism, viewed as untenable or absurd. Tags: US, derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Libertarianism, Politics Related terms: loonytarian
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