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  1. ostrichismnoun

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

  2. Etymology: . The ostrich is often erroneously believed to bury its head in the sand to hide from predators.

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  1. ostrichism

    Ostrichism refers to the avoidance or refusal to acknowledge or confront uncomfortable truths, situations, or responsibilities. This term is derived from the common myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when faced with danger.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ostrichism in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ostrichism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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