interventionism — The policy of a government or organization intervening in the political, economic, or military affairs of another country or in domestic markets.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The policy of a government or organization intervening in the political, economic, or military affairs of another country or in domestic markets.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃənɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- My mom's interventionism in my love life is worse than any foreign policy—she literally shows up on dates uninvited.
- The senator's speech was a strong defense of interventionism, arguing that isolation only breeds instability.
- Economists still debate whether interventionism or free-market policies lead to better outcomes.
interventionism
NOUN[/ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃənɪzəm/]
The policy of a government or organization intervening in the political, economic, or military affairs of another country or in domestic markets.
The senator defends interventionism, urging troops be sent to stop the distant war.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inter-' (between) + 'venire' (to come), forming 'intervenire' (to come between), combined with the suffix '-ism' denoting a doctrine or policy.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + vent (to come) + -ion (noun) + -ism (doctrine/policy)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's interventionism in my love life is worse than any foreign policy—she literally shows up on dates uninvited.”
“The senator's speech was a strong defense of interventionism, arguing that isolation only breeds instability.”
“Economists still debate whether interventionism or free-market policies lead to better outcomes.”
“His interventionism at family dinners means he 'fixes' every argument by loudly agreeing with whoever is losing.”
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