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isolationism

 

[ หŒaษชsษ™หˆleษชสƒษ™nหŒษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political policy

Isolationism is a foreign policy doctrine that advocates for a country to remain apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, particularly other countries. This approach emphasizes national self-sufficiency and non-involvement in international conflicts. Isolationists argue that involvement in foreign alliances and wars can lead to unnecessary entanglements that jeopardize a nation's security. Historically, isolationism was a prominent stance, especially in the United States during the interwar period of the 20th century.

Synonyms

detachment, non-intervention, self-isolation

Examples of usage

  • The United States adopted isolationism after World War I.
  • Many politicians advocate for isolationism to protect national interests.
  • During the 1930s, isolationism was a popular sentiment among Americans.

Translations

Translations of the word "isolationism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น isolacionismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค—เคพเคตเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Isolationismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ isolasionisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะทะพะปัั†ั–ะพะฝั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ izolacjonizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญค็ซ‹ไธป็พฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท isolationnisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aislacionismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalnฤฑzlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฆฝ์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนุฒู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ izolacionismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ izolacionizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญค็ซ‹ไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izolacionizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einangrunarstefna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ัˆะฐัƒะปะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ izolyasionizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aislacionismo

Etymology

The term 'isolationism' originates from the combination of 'isolation,' which refers to the state of being separate from others, and the suffix '-ism,' indicating a doctrine or theory. The concept of isolationism can be traced back to various historical periods, but it gained significant prominence in the early 20th century, particularly in the context of the United States. Following World War I, there was a strong public sentiment that favored distancing America from European conflicts, which people believed led to American involvement in the war. This sentiment culminated in the 1920s and 1930s, where a combination of pacifism, war weariness, and a belief in economic self-sufficiency reinforced isolationist views. The policy was notably challenged with the onset of World War II, but discussions surrounding isolationism have continued in various forms throughout the years, as nations wrestle with the balance between global engagement and national sovereignty.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,556, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.