isolationist
isolationist Lexical Profile
isolationist Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to, characterized by, or advocating a policy of remaining apart from the political affairs or economic alliances of other groups, especially other countries.
"The administration adopted an isolationist stance, declining to participate in the new international trade treaty."
• noun
A person who favors or advocates a national policy of remaining apart from the political affairs, alliances, or interests of other countries.
"During the interwar period, many prominent lawmakers were staunch isolationists who opposed joining foreign alliances."
• Rhymes for isolationist
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century from 'isolation' and '-ist', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'insula' (island), reflecting the policy of keeping a nation separated like an island from foreign affairs.