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interventionist

 

[ ɪntərˈvɛnʃənɪst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

political action

An interventionist is an individual or group that advocates for or engages in intervention, especially in a political context. This often involves directly influencing or intervening in the affairs of another country or situation.

Synonyms

intervener, involvement advocate, pro-active participant

Examples of usage

  • The government adopted an interventionist stance towards the crisis.
  • Historically, interventionists have taken action in foreign conflicts.
  • Many believe that an interventionist policy is necessary to protect human rights.
Context #2 | Adjective

government policy

Describing a policy or approach that involves intervention, particularly by a government, in the affairs of other states or societies. It often implies a readiness to use military or economic means to influence conditions.

Synonyms

interceding, interfering

Examples of usage

  • The country pursued an interventionist foreign policy during the 20th century.
  • Interventionist measures were implemented to stabilize the economy.
  • An interventionist approach is often debated in political circles.

Translations

Translations of the word "interventionist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intervencionista

🇮🇳 हस्तक्षेपवादी

🇩🇪 Interventionist

🇮🇩 intervensi

🇺🇦 інтервенціоніст

🇵🇱 interwencjonista

🇯🇵 介入主義者

🇫🇷 interventionniste

🇪🇸 intervencionista

🇹🇷 müdahaleci

🇰🇷 개입주의자

🇸🇦 تدخلية

🇨🇿 intervencionista

🇸🇰 intervenčný

🇨🇳 干预主义者

🇸🇮 intervencionist

🇮🇸 íhlutunarsinni

🇰🇿 араласушы

🇬🇪 მხარდაჭერის მომხრე

🇦🇿 müdaxiləçi

🇲🇽 intervencionista

Word origin

The term 'interventionist' derives from the Latin word 'intervenire', which means 'to come between'. The prefix 'inter-' signifies 'between' or 'among', while 'venire' translates to 'come'. Through time, the term evolved to denote various forms of interference, particularly in political or military contexts. Its usage gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly during World War I and II, when countries were categorized according to their willingness to intervene in global affairs. Over the decades, 'interventionist' has come to be commonly associated with foreign policy debates and discussions surrounding governmental roles in societal issues, both domestically and internationally. Events such as the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and more recently, interventions in Syria and Libya have kept the term relevant in political discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,196, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.