interventionism

A government's interventionism in the economy is often debated.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Policy of interference: "interventionism" refers to a policy or practice by which a government or other authority interferes in the affairs of another state or in domestic issues, typically through economic, military, or political means.
   • Advocacy for active involvement: It also denotes the belief or doctrine that such interference is justified or beneficial, often in international relations or economic regulation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The country's foreign policy has shifted toward increased interventionism in regional conflicts. (The government now actively interferes in other nations' disputes.)
  • Economic interventionism involves the state regulating markets to correct imbalances. (The government uses policies to control economic activity.)
  • Critics argue that interventionism often leads to unintended consequences. (Opponents claim that interfering in other countries' affairs can cause problems.)

Advanced Usage

• "to advocate interventionism": to support the policy of interfering in external or internal affairs.

  • Many politicians advocate interventionism to promote democracy abroad. (They believe in actively influencing other nations' political systems.)

• "to oppose interventionism": to reject such interference.

  • The opposition party strongly opposes interventionism in domestic healthcare. (They are against government interference in medical systems.)

Variants and Related Words

• Interventionist (adj/noun): relating to or supporting interventionism; a person who advocates such policies.

  • The president is a known interventionist in trade disputes. (The president supports government interference in trade.)

• Intervene (verb): to come between or interfere in a situation.

  • The United Nations decided to intervene in the crisis. (The UN took action to influence the conflict.)

• Non-interventionism (noun): the policy of avoiding interference in the affairs of others.

  • The nation's tradition of non-interventionism has kept it out of many wars. (The country avoids interfering in other states' matters.)

Synonyms

• Interference: the act of meddling in another's affairs.
• Meddling: intrusive involvement, often with negative connotations.
• Involvement: participation or engagement, especially in a political context.

Related Idioms

• "To put one's oar in": to interfere or become involved without being asked.

  • The neighboring country is always putting its oar in our internal politics. (They meddle in our domestic affairs.)

• "To play a role in": to be actively involved in shaping an outcome.

  • The government played a major role in the economic recovery through interventionism. (The government actively influenced the recovery.)