randroid

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Meaning · English

A supporter of Ayn Rand's philosophies, particularly an overzealous one.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Rand's Atlas Shrugged. The only trouble with Rand's brand of "freedom" is having to take your brain to the cleaners weekly. Libertarians and Randroids. Always walking around and muttering to themselves; worrying about everyone else's lack of morals. Never met a bigger bunch of crooks in my life.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “randroid” mean?

A supporter of Ayn Rand's philosophies, particularly an overzealous one.

Is “randroid” formal or informal?

randroid is generally derogatory, slang.