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Wordabulary

isolationism

Pronunciation
Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

A national policy of avoiding involvement in the political and military affairs of other countries.

"American isolationism weakened after the attack drew the country directly into the war."

Synonyms and antonyms

Antonyms

interventionism

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "American _____ weakened after the attack drew the country directly into the war."

Answer: isolationism

In your own words, what does "isolationism" mean?

A national policy of avoiding involvement in the political and military affairs of other countries.

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