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interventionism
noun in·ter·ven·tion·ism \-ˈven(t)-shə-ˌni-zəm\
: a government policy or practice of doing things to directly influence the country's economy or the political affairs of another country
Full Definition of INTERVENTIONISM
: the theory or practice of intervening; specifically : governmental interference in economic affairs at home or in political affairs of another country
— in·ter·ven·tion·ist \-ˈvench-nist, -ˈven(t)-shə-nist\ noun or adjective
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First Known Use of INTERVENTIONISM
1923
Rhymes with INTERVENTIONISM
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