She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named en · PROPN
Etymology
Coined as an ironic reference to the nickname "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" used by characters who fear speaking Lord Voldemort's name within Rowling's Harry Potter series.
Meanings
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(derogatory, slang) The author J. K. Rowling, when viewed as villainous for her espousal of gender-critical or anti-transgender views.
Witchcraft and wizardry have been the subject of fascination for centuries—just look at the success of a certain magical franchise written by She Who Must Not Be Named.
2022, Josie Anne Gaitens, “Witch Hunt”, in Reykjavík Grapevine, number 5, page 30:I used to worship She Who Must Not Be Named of Harry Potter before she started using her platform to peddle a bunch of harmful garbage.
2022 December 14, Prerana Srikantappa, quoting Robbie Crouch, “Robbie Crouch”, in Vulkan, page 83:Depending on who you ask, JK Rowling is either a heroine of free speech or She Who Must Not Be Named.
2021 July 28, Charlotte Runcie, “JK Rowling is more than just a Twitter talking point”, in The Telegraph:
Forms
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| she-who-must-not-be-named | alternative | lexicographic | |
| she who must not be named | alternative | lexicographic | |
| She Who Must Not Be Named | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
wikipedia: J. K. Rowling · wikipedia: Harry Potter · wikipedia: Lord Voldemort