Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bismarck
Noun
/ˈbɪzmɑrk/
Definition
A term referring to Otto von Bismarck, a German statesman who unified Germany in the 19th century and served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire.
Examples
- Otto von Bismarck is often regarded as the architect of modern Germany.
- The diplomatic approach he took is sometimes called the ‘Bismarckian’ method.
- In literature, a ‘Bismarck’ might refer to a cunning politician.
Meaning
The term can also be used to describe a strategy of political manipulation or diplomacy influenced by Bismarck’s methods.
Synonyms
- statesman
- chancellor
- political strategist
