isolationist
adjective/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃənɪst/
Frequency rank: #18,218 most common English word
Meaning
a person who believes their country should avoid involvement in the affairs of other nations.
Example sentence
The senator was known for being strongly isolationist and believed the country should stay out of foreign conflicts.
Synonyms & related words
- nationalist
- insular
- protectionist
- nativist
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