noun
- plural of nonalignment; policies or states of not aligning with major power blocs or alliances, especially during the Cold War
Usage: political science; international relations
Examples
- The nonalignments of various developing nations shaped Cold War diplomacy.
- India’s and Egypt’s nonalignments influenced the Non-Aligned Movement.
- These countries’ nonalignments allowed them to maintain independence from both superpowers.
- The conference discussed the benefits and challenges of national nonalignments.
- Historical nonalignments often reflected desires for sovereignty and self-determination.
- Multiple nonalignments emerged as smaller nations sought to avoid taking sides.