unilateralist

American  

[yoo-nuh-lat-er-uhl-ist] / ˌyu nəˈlæt ər əl ɪst /

noun

plural

unilateralists

1. a person who advocates for a unilateral policy, especially in disarmament.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or supporting a unilateral policy, especially in disarmament.

Other Word Forms

• unilateralistic adjective

Example Sentences

Biden and his lieutenants have trumpeted their commitment to reviving a rules-based global order based on negotiated commitments and standards — a clear and unambiguous rejection of Trump’s unilateralist approach to most of the world’s problems.

From Washington Post

On Tuesday, Biden introduced his foreign policy and national security team and vowed to steer the United States away from the unilateralist nationalism pursued by Trump and work together with U.S. allies.

From Reuters

Introducing his foreign policy and national security team, the Democratic former vice president signaled he intended after taking office on Jan. 20 to steer the United States away from the unilateralist nationalism pursued by Trump.

From Reuters

America First has been described variously as nationalistic, populistic, isolationist and unilateralist.

From Washington Post

The 2016 Brexit referendum and ensuing debate coincided with the unexpected advent of Trump and his xenophobic, unilateralist, divisive brand of “America First” nationalism – and to some extent echoed it.

From The Guardian