ostrich politics
English
editEtymology
editFrom ostrich + politics, calque of German Vogel-Strauß-Politik. Named after the common misconception that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when confronted with danger. First attested in the late 19th century.
Noun
editostrich politics (uncountable)
- (derogatory) A style of politics that evades rather than addresses problems; ostrichism.
Related terms
editTranslations
editevasive style of politics
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