Definition of interventionism
: the theory or practice of intervening; specifically : governmental interference in economic affairs at home or in political affairs of another country
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a proponent of aggressive economic interventionism
1923
First Known Use of interventionism
1923
INTERVENTIONISM Defined for English Language Learners
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in·ter·ven·tion·ism
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Definition of interventionism for English Language Learners
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: a government policy or practice of doing things to directly influence the country's economy or the political affairs of another country
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