What Does RINO Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
RINO means "Republican In Name Only."More Observations...
In the US, RINO is a well-established pejorative term used with the meaning "Republican In Name Only" to refer to elected officials of the Republican Party who support any liberal policy or who seek to govern through consensus with the Democratic Party, whether in government or opposition. Although the term RINO long pre-dates the presidency of Donald Trump, since at least 2016, almost any Republican who has voiced concern about the party leadership or the party's policies and strategy has been labeled a RINO.Image for RINO
When I write RINO, I mean this:
"Republican In Name Only"
Summary of Key Points
"Republican In Name Only" is, by far, the most common meaning for RINO when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| RINO | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Republican In Name Only |
| Type: | Acronym |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of RINO Used in a Text
RINO
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