schmittian

Etymology

From Schmitt + -ian.

schmittian means of, or related to political theorist Carl Schmitt (1888–1985) or his theories. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

adj

Of, or related to political theorist Carl Schmitt (1888–1985) or his theories.“That China has gotten rid of the virus, which President Donald Trump called “the invisible enemy,” while the United States remains hobbled by it, is portrayed among Chinese statists as a triumph for the Schmittian worldview.”

noun

A follower of the ideas of Carl Schmitt.“Trump may be a Schmittian by instinct and aspiration, but he’s a fair-weather Schmittian only. A true authoritarian, confronted by limits on his power, might have ripped through them in service of establishing his authority.”