noun
- Plural of isolationism; policies or doctrines of avoiding political, military, or economic involvement with other countries.
Usage: Usually used in political or historical contexts; Often refers to national foreign policy positions
Examples
- Many countries adopted isolationisms during the economic crisis to protect their domestic industries.
- The debate between isolationisms and global cooperation shaped 20th-century foreign policy.
- Historical isolationisms in the United States reflected a desire to avoid European conflicts.
- Different forms of isolationisms emerged across nations with varying economic and political goals.
- Critics argue that strict isolationisms can harm international trade and diplomacy.