hearts and minds

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. People's private feelings and emotions, now especially those of a local population towards an invading or occupying military force.

Word forms

hearts and minds

Etymology

From the idea that one needs to persuade people, that is, to win their hearts and change their minds.

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