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

isolationist

ˌī-sə-ˈlā-sh(ə-)nist 

 also  ˌi-

noun or adjective

Examples of isolationism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Foster partnerships with stakeholders At a time when protectionism and isolationism are growing, businesses have an opportunity to lead through collaboration and community-building. —Iese Business School, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Given the threat of trade barriers and American isolationism, Europe must take a different path. —Alex Wood Morton, Fortune Europe, 28 Nov. 2024

Trump will seek to force upon us an agenda of international isolationism and domestic repression. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024

As the world begins to move away from globalization and more towards national isolationism, air travel demand could be affected in the long run. —Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

isolationism

noun

iso·​la·​tion·​ism ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shə-ˌniz-əm 

: a national policy of avoiding international political and economic relations

isolationist

-sh(ə-)nəst 

noun or adjective