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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Pence told that Trump's administration needed to maintain the nation's active global influence, rather than turn to isolationism.
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Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
In the speeches — from Mr. Trump and many of his surrogates — there was nativism and isolationism and promises of record deportations.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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The increasing strain of U.S. isolationism has led many to consider the pending denouement of another empire, this one American.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Many are worried about a rise in American isolationism, division and anti-immigrant sentiment.
—Carissa Zaffiro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
In the speeches — from Mr. Trump and many of his surrogates — there was nativism and isolationism and promises of record deportations.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Movies ‘Gladiator II’ exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild
Nov. 22, 2024
The increasing strain of U.S. isolationism has led many to consider the pending denouement of another empire, this one American.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Many are worried about a rise in American isolationism, division and anti-immigrant sentiment.
—Carissa Zaffiro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Isolationism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolationism. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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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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