interventionism

noun

in·​ter·​ven·​tion·​ism ˌin-tər-ˈven(t)-shə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce interventionism (audio)
: the theory or practice of intervening
specifically : governmental interference in economic affairs at home or in political affairs of another country
interventionist
ˌin-tər-ˈven(t)-shə-nist How to pronounce interventionism (audio)
-ˈvench-nist
noun or adjective

Examples of interventionism in a Sentence

a proponent of aggressive economic interventionism
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An Army veteran and close ally of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, another military veteran who has embraced MAGA non-interventionism, Kent said he was drawn to the president by his foreign policy platform. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 For one, Israel is determined to carry on with military interventionism regardless of American preferences. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Platner, a gruff 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran, is trying to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins with a platform of economic populism, universal health care, labor protections, and anti-interventionism. — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026 In any case, preventing such an outcome has less to do with the size of America’s munitions stockpile than with coming up with a realistic strategy that skillfully mixes diplomacy, economic statecraft, strong alliances, and a capable military focused on defense rather than global interventionism. — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for interventionism

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interventionism was in 1923

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“Interventionism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interventionism. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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