Ostrichism Definition

noun

(derogatory) A policy of burying one's head in the sand, i.e. ignoring the reality of a situation.

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Origin of Ostrichism

  • ostrich +‎ -ism. The ostrich is often erroneously believed to bury its head in the sand to hide from predators.

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