isolationist

[ ahy-suh-ley-shuh-nist, is-uh- ]

noun

1. a person who favors or works for isolationism.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of isolationists or isolationism:

   to be accused of isolationist sympathies.

Other Words From

• anti-iso·lation·ist noun adjective
• uni·so·lation·ist adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of isolationist¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; isolation + -ist

Example Sentences

In his previous term, Trump paired isolationist rhetoric with escalated U.S. interventions from Somalia to Yemen.

From Salon

The former president's more isolationist stance on foreign policy has also raised questions about his willingness to defend Taiwan against potential aggression from China.

From BBC

Trump advocates isolationist policies that involve disentangling his country from foreign conflicts and promoting American industry.

From BBC

With his vows to wage trade wars and end US involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump has branded his foreign policy America First, though detractors say it is isolationist.

From BBC

“If you look at an issue like Ukraine, it’s unimaginable to think of a Republican Party that has taken such an isolationist turn and that doesn’t support Ukraine in their fight against Vladimir Putin.”

From Salon

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