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Isolationism

Verb / ˌaɪsʌˈleɪʃʌˌnɪzʌm / Another word for isolationism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Isolationism is a policy of avoiding political or economic alliances or agreements with other countries.

Synonyms & similar words

seclusion isolation detachment separatism withdrawal retreat solitude aloneness solitariness privacy reclusiveness hermitism asceticism reclusion separateness insularity sequestration aloneness separateness solipsism

Example sentences

  1. Isolationism is not always the best policy.
  2. Some people believe that isolationism is the best way to protect their country.
  3. Isolationism during the war led to a lack of resources.
  4. The government's isolationism has caused tension with other countries.
  5. Isolationism can lead to a lack of understanding of other cultures.

Quotes

  • "We cannot be an isolationist island", by Tony Blair.
  • "Isolationism is a dead-end street", by John F. Kennedy.
  • "Isolationism is neither an adequate nor a responsible answer to modern problems", by John F. Kennedy.

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