noninterventionist
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/ˌnɑːnˌɪntərˈvɛnʃənɪst/
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/ˌnɒnˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənɪst/
not interfering
Etymology
'noninterventionist' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'interventionist,' which comes from 'intervene,' derived from Latin 'intervenire,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'venire' meant 'to come.'
'intervenire' transformed into the French word 'intervenir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intervene,' leading to 'interventionist' and subsequently 'noninterventionist.'
Initially, it meant 'not coming between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not interfering in the affairs of others.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who advocates for nonintervention, especially in the affairs of other countries.
The noninterventionist argued against military involvement in foreign conflicts.
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Adjective 1
relating to or advocating nonintervention, especially in the affairs of other countries.
The country's noninterventionist policy kept it out of the war.
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