isolationism
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i·so·la·tion·ism
(ī′sə-lā′shə-nĭz′əm)n.
A national policy of abstaining from political or economic relations with other countries.
i′so·la′tion·ist n. & adj.
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isolationism
(ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm)n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a policy of nonparticipation in or withdrawal from international affairs
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) an attitude favouring such a policy
ˌisoˈlationist n, adj
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i•so•la•tion•ism
(ˌaɪ səˈleɪ ʃəˌnɪz əm, ˌɪs ə-)n.
the policy or doctrine that peace and economic advancement can best be achieved by isolating one's country from alliances and commitments with other countries.
[1920–25, Amer.]
i`so•la′tion•ist, n., adj.
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isolationism
the policy or doctrine directed toward the isolation of a country from the affairs of other nations by a deliberate abstention from political, military, and economic agreements. — isolationist, n.
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Noun | 1. | isolationism - a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations foreign policy - a policy governing international relations |
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izolacionizam
izolacionizmus
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isolationism
n → Isolationismus m
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