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ruthanasia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ruthana-sia
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The period of free-market economic reform conducted during the first term of the fourth National government in New Zealand, from 1990 to 1993.

New Zealand usage; Derogatory; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of Ruth + euthanasia, in reference to the National Party's Minister of Finance, Ruth Richardson.

Usage

Questions

What does ruthanasia mean?
The period of free-market economic reform conducted during the first term of the fourth National government in New Zealand, from 1990 to 1993.
Where does ruthanasia come from?
Blend of Ruth + euthanasia, in reference to the National Party's Minister of Finance, Ruth Richardson.

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