Overton windown.

Brit.

/ˌəʊvət(ə)n ˈwɪndəʊ/, U.S.

/ˌoʊvərtn ˈwɪndoʊ/

Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Overton , window n.

Etymology: < the name of Joseph P. Overton (1960–2003), the former vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in the United States, who developed the concept + window n.

In political contexts: the spectrum of ideas on public policy and social issues considered acceptable or viable by the general public at a given time.

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2003 Ideas on Liberty Oct. 13/1 He [sc. Joseph P. Overton] created what is becoming known as the ‘Overton Window of Political Possibilities’—a teaching tool that gets people to understand the importance of putting ideas ahead of political action.

2010 J. Quiggin Zombie Econ. iii. 95 By taking an extreme position, even if it is not widely accepted, a political party or group can shift the Overton window in their preferred direction.

2014 Globe & Mail (Canada) (Nexis) 22 May a15 The Overton window is always shifting, which means that yesterday's unthinkable idea (gay marriage, for example) may eventually become today's policy.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	overton window
释义	Overton windown. Brit. /ˌəʊvət(ə)n ˈwɪndəʊ/, U.S. /ˌoʊvərtn ˈwɪndoʊ/ Origin: From a proper name, combined with an English element. Etymons: proper name Overton , window n. Etymology: < the name of Joseph P. Overton (1960–2003), the former vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in the United States, who developed the concept + window n. In political contexts: the spectrum of ideas on public policy and social issues considered acceptable or viable by the general public at a given time. ΚΠ 2003 Ideas on Liberty Oct. 13/1 He [sc. Joseph P. Overton] created what is becoming known as the ‘Overton Window of Political Possibilities’—a teaching tool that gets people to understand the importance of putting ideas ahead of political action. 2010 J. Quiggin Zombie Econ. iii. 95 By taking an extreme position, even if it is not widely accepted, a political party or group can shift the Overton window in their preferred direction. 2014 Globe & Mail (Canada) (Nexis) 22 May a15 The Overton window is always shifting, which means that yesterday's unthinkable idea (gay marriage, for example) may eventually become today's policy. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.2003
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