Definitions for isolationism
ˌaɪ səˈleɪ ʃəˌnɪz əm, ˌɪs ə-iso·la·tion·ism

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1. isolationismnoun

   a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations

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1. isolationismnoun

   The doctrine or policy of minimal participation by one's country in international economic and political relations, specifically by not entering into alliances or other international agreements, in order to avoid becoming entangled in foreign wars, and to be able to devote the nation's energies primarily to advancing its own domestic interests.

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1. isolationismnoun

   A national (or group) policy of non-interaction with other nations (or groups).

   "Before contact was initiated by the West, China employed isolationism in their policies."

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1. Isolationism

   Isolationism is a political philosophy advocating a national foreign policy that opposes involvement in the political affairs, and especially the wars, of other countries. Thus, isolationism fundamentally advocates neutrality and opposes entanglement in military alliances and mutual defense pacts. In its purest form, isolationism opposes all commitments to foreign countries including treaties and trade agreements. This distinguishes isolationism from non-interventionism, which also advocates military neutrality but does not necessarily oppose international commitments and treaties in general. This contrasts with philosophies such as colonialism, expansionism, and liberal internationalism.

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1. isolationism

   Isolationism refers to a policy or practice of avoiding involvement in the political or economic affairs of other countries, focusing instead on one's own domestic issues. It usually involves refraining from making alliances, agreements, or establishing economic relations with other nations. The purpose of isolationism can range from the preservation of national peace and security, conservation of resources, or the belief in the superiority or self-sufficiency of one's own nation.

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1. Isolationism

   Isolationism is the policy or doctrine of isolating one's country from the affairs of other nations by declining to enter into alliances, foreign economic commitments, foreign trade, international agreements, etc., seeking to devote the entire efforts of one's country to its own advancement and remain at peace by avoiding foreign entanglements and responsibilities. Two other terms often associated with Isolationism, but not necessarily the same as Isolationism, are: ⁕Non-interventionism – is the belief that political rulers should avoid entangling alliances with other nations and avoid all wars not related to direct territorial differences. However, most non-interventionists are supporters of free trade, travel, and support certain international agreements, and therefore differ from isolationists. ⁕Protectionism – Relates more often to economics, its proponents believe that there should be legal barriers in order to control trade and cultural exchange with people in other states.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of isolationism in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of isolationism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of isolationism in a Sentence

1. Peter Feaver:

   Eisenhower became president precisely because he did not trust this version of isolationism in Taft.

2. Spiro Agnew:

   Ultraliberalism today translates into a whimpering isolationism in foreign policy, a mulish obstructionism in domestic policy, and a pusillanimous pussyfooting on the critical issue of law and order.

3. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz:

   Withdrawing from NATO would be a catastrophic mistake. It would hand (Russian President Vladimir) Putin a massive victory. It would hand ISIS a massive victory, i think Donald Trump's foreign policy weakness, his isolationism, is frankly to the left of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Neither Obama nor Hillary Clinton advocate withdrawing from NATO.

4. Franklin D. Roosevelt:

   Perfectionism, no less than isolationism or imperialism or power politics, may obstruct the paths to international peace. Let us not forget that the retreat to isolationism a quarter of a century ago was started not by a direct attack against international cooperation but against the alleged imperfections of the peace.

5. Andrew Downs:

   You have a growing number in the Republican party aligned with what the President calls 'America first' – what others call isolationism.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=isolationism
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=isolationism
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Isolationism
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isolationism
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=isolationism