noninterventionist

American  

[nahn-in-ter-ven-shuhn-ist] / ˌnɑn ɪn tərˈvɛn ʃən ɪst /

adjective

1. advocating or characterized by a policy of nonintervention in the affairs of other nations or individuals.

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noun

1. a person who advocates or pursues a policy of nonintervention.

Example Sentences

In the 19th century the U.K. and U.S. governments were small and largely noninterventionist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

“As soon as the Cold War comes to an end, that kind of nationalistic, noninterventionist strain of the conservative movement comes roaring back,” Hemmer said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

Bing’s answer to his friend is classically noninterventionist: In essence, he tells Zack, do whatever you want.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2018

Before the war began, American Peace Mobilization had campaigned against American involvement in the European conflict as had the noninterventionist America First organization.

From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014

Based on his voluminous published work, I wrote that Professor Sargent didn’t seem to belong in the noninterventionist camp to which he had been consigned.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2011