interventionism

noun

in·​ter·​ven·​tion·​ism ˌin-tər-ˈven(t)-shə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce interventionism (audio)
: the theory or practice of intervening
specifically : governmental interference in economic affairs at home or in political affairs of another country
interventionist
ˌin-tər-ˈven(t)-shə-nist How to pronounce interventionism (audio)
-ˈvench-nist
noun or adjective

Examples of interventionism in a Sentence

a proponent of aggressive economic interventionism
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For Americans, this isn’t about empire or interventionism. — Dustin Olson, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026 As Hayek championed the power of the free market, individual liberty and generally opposed interventionism, Hayek viewed the role of government narrowly. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 Seeking to put to bed any notion of disagreement between the pair, Vance said his past criticism of military interventionism, especially in the global war on terrorism, was driven by the leadership in the White House at the time. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026 Since the end of the Second World War, the United States and its allies had maintained a system of humanitarian interventionism, until the President so delightedly detonated it. — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interventionism

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interventionism was in 1923

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“Interventionism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interventionism. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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