SJW

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SJW (countable and uncountable, plural SJWs)

  1. (Internet slang, countable, derogatory) Initialism of social justice warrior.
    • 2014, The Cheesehusker, Trade Warrior, “SJWs and cultural colonialism”, in rec.sport.football.college (Usenet):
      Excellent read [] The patronising and angst-ridden logic of old conservatives has become mainstream, leftish and 'radical'.
    • 2015, Rüdî Cânôzä, “Re: [name redacted], racist SJW, vs liberals”, in alt.atheism (Usenet):
      [name redacted], racist SJW, hates free speech. She thinks it's good when mobs of stupid left-wing racist students shout down speakers they don't like and prevent them from giving addresses they were invited to deliver.
    • 2015, Soetoros Hundefleisch Liebe, “SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIORS (SJWs) rule in 'Blue' AmeriKa”, in alt.politics.economics (Usenet):
      Contemporary street scene New York City: []
    • 2015, Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Feminist Theory and Pop Culture, page 125:
      Some cyberfeminist activists, in particular radical feminists on Tumblr, have been labeled “Social Justice Warriors” (SJWs) and are often scrutinized by mainstream feminist movements and popular culture.
    • 2015, Stephen LeDrew (quoting Richard Dawkins from 2014), The Evolution of Atheism: The Politics of a Modern Movement
      SJWs can't forgive Shakespeare for having the temerity to be white and male.
  2. (uncountable) Initialism of St. John's wort.
    • 2003, Adriane Fugh-Berman, The 5-minute Herb and Dietary Supplement Consult, page 173:
      Phototherapy in a 63-year-old man taking SJW (six pills/day) resulted in follicular edema, urticarial edema, and burning pain.

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