ostrichism
English
/ˈɒstɹɪtʃɪz(ə)m/, /ˈɑstɹitʃˌɪzəm/
noun
Definitions
- The act of hiding, often unsuccessfully, by ducking one's head out of view.
- (derogatory) A policy of bury one's head in the burying one's head in the sand, that is, ignoring the reality of a situation.
Etymology
Suffix from English ostrich.
Origin
English
ostrich
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Cognates and derived terms
- ostrich English
- ostrich policy English
- ostrich politics English
- ostrichitis English
- ostrichize English
- ostrichlike English
- ostrich Middle English