Ostrich Policy Definition

noun

The tendency to ignore obvious problems and pretend they don't exist; ostrichism .

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Origin of Ostrich Policy

  • From ostrich +‎ policy OSTRICH POLICY . Referring to the common misconception that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they notice danger. Perhaps a calque, compare ostrich politics .

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