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Rumsfeldian

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Donald Rumsfeld or policies associated with him.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The Rumsfeldian theory of war relies heavily on technology. Mir Bahmanyar, Shadow Warriors

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or pertaining to Donald Rumsfeld's speech on known knowns, describing the Johari window.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English Rumsfeld Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Latin -nus Latin -ānus Latin -iānusbor. English -ian English Rumsfeldian From Rumsfeld + -ian.