Metternichian

adjective

Met·​ter·​nich·​i·​an

¦metə(r)¦nikēən

: of, relating to, or suggestive of Metternich or his political ideas or diplomatic policies

Word History

Etymology

Prince Klemens W. N. L. von Metternich †1859 Austrian statesman and diplomatist + English -ian

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