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adventurism
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ad·ven·tur·ism  (d-vnch-rzm)
n.
Involvement in risky enterprises without regard to proper procedures and possible consequences, especially the reckless intervention by a nation in the affairs of another nation or region: "American strategic interests would . . . be even more jeopardized by Soviet adventurism in the Middle East" (Christopher T. Rand).
ad·ventur·ist adj. & n.
ad·ventur·istic adj.
adventurism [ədˈvɛntʃəˌrɪzəm]
n
recklessness, esp in politics and finance
adventurist  n
adventurism
impulsive, rash, or irresponsible actions or attitudes, especially in the sphere of public life. — adventurist, n. — adventuristic, adj.
See also: Behavior
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.adventurism - recklessness in politics or foreign affairs
foolhardiness, recklessness, rashness - the trait of giving little thought to danger
Translations
adventurism [ədˈventʃərɪzm] N → aventurismo m
adventurism [ədˈvɛntʃərɪzəm] n → aventurisme m
adventurism
n → Abenteurertum nt
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