adventurism

[ad-ven-chuh-riz-uh m]

noun

defiance or disregard of accepted standards of behavior.

rash or irresponsible policies, methods, or actions, especially in political or international affairs.

Origin of adventurism

1835–45; adventure + -ism, as translation of Russian avantyurízm

Related formsad·ven·tur·ist, nounad·ven·tur·is·tic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for adventurist

adventurism

noun

recklessness, esp in politics and finance

Derived Formsadventurist, noun

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