nonalinement
Definition
Noun: A state or policy of not being formally allied with or committed to any major power bloc or ideological group, especially during the Cold War. It refers to the position of countries that chose to remain neutral and not join any military alliances.
Usage
The term describes a specific foreign policy stance, primarily used in international relations and political discourse. * Many newly independent nations in the 20th century adopted a policy of nonalinement. * The conference aimed to promote nonalinement and cooperation among developing countries.
Advanced Usage
- The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM): A formal group of states founded on the principle of nonalinement. The term is often capitalized in this context.
- India was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Variants and Related Words
- Non-Aligned (adjective): Describing a country or its policy.
- The non-aligned nations sought a third path.
- Nonalignment (noun): A more common alternative spelling with the same meaning.
- Alignment (noun): The opposite state; the condition of being allied.
Synonyms
- Neutrality
- Noninvolvement
- Nonalignment
Antonyms
- Alliance
- Alignment
- Pact
Noun
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people (or countries) who are not aligned with other people (or countries) in a pact or treaty
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