isolationism
noun
iso·la·tion·ism
ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shə-ˌni-zəm 
also ˌi-
: a policy of national isolation by abstention from alliances and other international political and economic relations
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The unprecedented military and economic assistance signaled the end of American isolationism.
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Kaete O’Connell / Made By History, TIME, 22 May 2024
And, unfortunately, your article does not mention that by adding to the number of Republicans in Congress, Hogan’s election would shore up the Republican Party’s isolationism, erosion of voting rights and increasing benefits to the wealthy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024
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Kaete O’Connell / Made By History, TIME, 22 May 2024
And, unfortunately, your article does not mention that by adding to the number of Republicans in Congress, Hogan’s election would shore up the Republican Party’s isolationism, erosion of voting rights and increasing benefits to the wealthy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024
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isolationism
noun
iso·la·tion·ism
ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shə-ˌniz-əm
: a national policy of avoiding international political and economic relations
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