interventionist
ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃənɪst
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Definition of interventionist - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
government actioninvolving intervention, especially by a government
  • The interventionist policy aimed at stabilizing the economy.
intrusive meddlesome
2.
politicsrelated to advocating intervention in foreign affairs
  • The country adopted an interventionist approach in the conflict.
meddlesome

Noun

1.
active meddlerperson who intervenes in situations to promote change
  • As an interventionist, she helped resolve many community disputes.
arbitrator mediator negotiator
2.
businessperson who favors government intervention in economic affairs
  • The interventionist argued for more regulations to control market abuses.
planner regulator statist
3.
politicsperson supporting interventionism in foreign affairs
  • The interventionist argued for military action in the region.
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Origin of interventionist

Latin, inter (between) + venire (come)

Terms with interventionist included in their meaning

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business
characterized by a non-interventionist approach
US politics
US political movement opposing economic liberalism and supporting interventionist foreign policy

Examples of interventionist in a sentence

  • Critics argue against interventionist strategies.
  • Her interventionist policies were controversial among the voters.
  • The interventionist stance of the government was criticized.
  • The interventionist stepped in to mediate the conflict.
  • An interventionist was called to address the escalating issue.
  • The interventionist supported the new economic policies.

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  1. French:interventionniste, ...
  2. German:interventionistisch, Interventionist, ...
  3. Italian:interventista, ...
  4. Spanish:intervencionista, ...
  5. Portuguese:intervencionista, ...
  6. Chinese:干预主义的, 干预者, ...
  7. Japanese:介入的, 介入者, ...
  8. Arabic:تَدَخُّلِيّ, مُتَدَخِّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְעַרְבוּתִי, מִתְעָרֵב, ...
  10. Russian:интервенционистский, интервенционист, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інтервенціоністський, інтервенціоніст, ...
  12. Hindi:हस्तक्षेपकारी, हस्तक्षेपकर्ता, ...
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