neocon

Thân thiện

A political analyst discusses the influence of a neocon on foreign policy.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A neoconservative; a person who holds or advocates neoconservative political views: A "neocon" is a supporter of neoconservatism, a political movement that emerged in the United States, combining a traditional conservative emphasis on a strong military and moral clarity with a more interventionist approach to promoting democracy and American interests abroad.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He is often described as a neocon due to his strong advocacy for military intervention.
  • The senator's foreign policy advisors are mostly neocons.
  • The article criticized the influence of neocons in the administration.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in political discourse and journalism, sometimes with a critical or pejorative connotation to describe advocates of assertive foreign policy.
  • The think tank is considered a hub for neocon ideology.

Variants and Related Words

• Neoconservative (noun/adjective): The full form of "neocon"; a person or ideology characterized by neoconservatism.
  • She writes from a neoconservative perspective.
• Neoconservatism (noun): The political ideology or movement itself.
  • The book traces the history of neoconservatism.

Synonyms

• Hardliner (in foreign policy contexts): A person who advocates a tough, uncompromising policy.
• Interventionist: A person who favors intervention, especially by one country in the affairs of another.

Notes on Meaning

• "Neocon" is a clipped form (shortening) of "neoconservative." Its core meaning is tied specifically to the doctrines of neoconservatism, particularly in foreign policy. It is distinct from traditional conservatism or libertarianism.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism

Từ đồng nghĩa

• neoconservative