interventionism

American  

[in-ter-ven-shuh-niz-uhm] / ˌɪn tərˈvɛn ʃəˌnɪz əm /

noun

1. the policy or doctrine of intervening, especially government interference in the affairs of another state or in domestic economic affairs.

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Other Word Forms

• interventionist noun

Etymology

Origin of interventionism

First recorded in 1920–25; intervention + -ism

Compare meaning

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• isolationism vs. interventionism

Example Sentences

Ultimately, Sharma argues in favor of rethinking outdated models of economic policymaking and interventionism.

From Salon

Ms Gabbard made frequent criticisms of US military interventionism during her career in Congress from 2013 to 2021.

From BBC

But there’s a lot more going on than a trend toward less interventionism.

From Los Angeles Times

Such arguments, also heard at the first debate, have drawn strong criticism in Mexico, where many remain distrustful of US interventionism in domestic security affairs.

From BBC

Macron, the first French president born after the end of colonial era, has made it clear that France has turned the page of postcolonial interventionism.

From Seattle Times