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recessivist 

(Noun) 1. An individual or group devoted to social, political and economic philosophies and policies designed to disassemble with the intent to destroy democratic republican ideals and institutions and supplant them with pro-corporate economic primacy. 2. Policies designed to benefit the economic elite, usually corporate, over or at the expense of the communal or societal. 3. Champion of corporate personhood and rights over or at the expense of flesh and blood human rights or socio-economic conditions. 4. An individual or group devoted to pursuing deregulation financial institutions to the point of facilitating the cannibalistic stage of capitalism.

(Adjective) Of, related to or pertaining to social, political and economic philosophies and policies designed to disassemble with the intent to destroy democratic republican ideals and institutions and supplant them with pro-corporate economic primacy. 2. Of, related to or pertaining to policies designed to benefit the economic elite, usually corporate, over or at the expense of the communal or societal. 3. Of, related to or pertaining to championing of corporate personhood and rights over or at the expense of flesh and blood human rights or socio-economic conditions. 4. Of, related to or pertaining to the pursuit deregulation financial institutions to the point of facilitating the cannibalistic stage of capitalism.
Alan Greenspan worked tirelessly to institute recessivist policies during his oversight of the Federal Reserve leading to economic collapse.
recessivist by rladlof December 16, 2009
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Recessionista 

A person who evokes being affected by the recession because it's the 'in' thing to do, especially if they have no real need to. They may even pay more for the privilege of having just the right down-market accessories or habits. (Reference the evolution of the hipster.)
We're going to Mel's Diner tonight. The decor's a little shabby, you know with the recession and all, but they have the most fabulous oysters served in replica sardine tins.

Keira Knightly is such a recessionista -- check out this story about her renting shoes! http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/25/keira_knightley_saves_money_buy_renting_
Recessionista by ocius1 March 25, 2009

Recessivism 

(Noun) 1. Social, political and economic philosophy designed to disassemble (with the intent to destroy) democratic republican ideals and institutions and supplant them with pro-corporate economic primacy. This philosophy is designed to benefit the economic elite, usually corporate, over or at the expense of other communal or societal institutions, such as governments. A practitioner of recessivism champions corporate personhood and rights often at the direct expense of the environment, flesh and blood human rights and socio-economic conditions. Practitioners typically pursue deregulation of financial institutions to the point of facilitating the cannibalistic stage of capitalism.
Recessivism leads us to believe that America was best under the proto-fascist fusion of the British Monarchy, Parliament and the British East India Company.
Recessivism by rladlof December 16, 2009

recessionist 

A person that steals anything they want to save money.
Now that I'm a recessionist, I steal whatever I want.

Recessionista 

A person who is able to stick to a tight budget while still managing to dress stylishly.
She's superstylish, always able to buy a round of drinks and still seems to be wearing a new outfit every time you see her. She's a recessionista, that New York marvel who's a magnet for a good deal. And in this economy, she's got a lot to teach us.
Recessionista by Kaylea Livingston October 17, 2008
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recessionist 

n, someone who excels during a Economic Recession.People who over come the economic of there environment to thrive.
He is a real recessionist, opening that business in this market.
recessionist by TIDO D December 17, 2008

recessionist 

to be one with the recession.

to not spend alot of money because of the recession
nah man i cant buy that im a recessionist.
recessionist by JJ fresh May 4, 2009
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