struisvogelpolitiek

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈstrœy̯s.foː.ɣəl.poː.liˌtik/

noun
Definitions
  • (derogatory) An evasive style of politics that fails to address problems by either ignoring them or by creating a false sense of security through (known) ineffective measures; ostrich politics.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish struisvogel (ostrich) + Dutch, Flemish politiek (politics).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

politiek

Gloss

politics

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