desk murderer en · NOUN
Etymology
Used by Gideon Hausner to describe Adolf Eichmann, but often attributed to Hannah Arendt.
Meanings
- A bureaucrat, etc. who indirectly assists in genocide or other killing by performing clerical tasks.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| desk murderers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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wikipedia: Adolf Eichmann · wikipedia: Gideon Hausner · wikipedia: Hannah Arendt