Bismarckian

adjective

Bis·​marck·​i·​an (ˈ)biz¦-mär-kē-ən 

(ˈ)bi-¦smär-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Bismarck who was noted for his aggressiveness, executive capacity, relentlessness, and farsighted diplomacy

Bismarckianism

(ˈ)biz¦-mär-kē-ə-ˌni-zəm, 

(ˈ)bi-¦smär-

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Prince Otto von Bismarck-Schönhausen + English -ian

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Rhymes for Bismarckian

• lamarckian
• archaean
• archean