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interventionism

[in-ter-ven-shuh-niz-uhm]

noun

  1. the policy or doctrine of intervening, especially government interference in the affairs of another state or in domestic economic affairs.



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Other Word Forms

  • interventionist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of interventionism1

First recorded in 1920–25; intervention + -ism
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Example Sentences

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Rather, he used his speech to Saudi leaders to make his clearest argument yet against Western interventionism of the past, attacking what he called "the so-called nation-builders and neo-cons" for "giving you lectures on how to live or how to govern your own affairs".

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Turkey's military expansion in Iraqi Kurdistan - fuelled by its rise as a drone power and growing defence budget - is seen as part of a broader foreign policy shift towards greater interventionism in the region.

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You've mentioned some Democrats embracing New Deal interventionism in the economy.

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While Gabbard has spoken about her opposition to U.S. interventionism and intrusive surveillance, her record on matters of war and peace is inconsistent.

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Ultimately, Sharma argues in favor of rethinking outdated models of economic policymaking and interventionism.

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