adventurism
[ ad-ven-chuh-riz-uhm ]
/ ædˈvɛn tʃəˌrɪz əm /
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noun
defiance or disregard of accepted standards of behavior.
rash or irresponsible policies, methods, or actions, especially in political or international affairs.
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OTHER WORDS FROM adventurism
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British Dictionary definitions for adventurism
adventurism
/ (ədˈvɛntʃəˌrɪzəm) /
noun
recklessness, esp in politics and finance
Derived forms of adventurism
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