"Eichmann" meaning in All languages combined

See Eichmann on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Eichmanns [plural]
Etymology: After Otto Adolf Eichmann (1906–1962), "the architect of the Holocaust". Head templates: {{en-noun}} Eichmann (plural Eichmanns)
  1. One who willingly participates in immoral or destructive actions without ethical qualms because the actions are acceptable to society. Related terms: little Eichmann
    Sense id: en-Eichmann-en-noun-OtIZF80K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2004, Alan P. Lightman, Daniel R Sarewitz, Christina Desser, Living with the Genie: essays on technology and the quest for human mastery:",
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          "ref": "2005, Sharon Ghamari-Tabrizi, The worlds of Herman Kahn: the intuitive science of thermonuclear war:",
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