Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roosevelt-corollary
noun
/ˈroʊzəvɛlt kəˈrɒləri/
Definition
A diplomatic policy introduced by President Theodore Roosevelt, which expanded the Monroe Doctrine to justify intervention in Latin American countries.
Examples
- The Roosevelt Corollary was implemented to prevent European powers from interfering in the Americas.
- The policy was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine, highlighting the US’s role as a regional police force.
- Critics argue that the Roosevelt Corollary set a precedent for American imperialism in Latin America.
Meaning
The Roosevelt Corollary asserts that the United States has the right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American nations in order to maintain stability and order, particularly in matters of debt repayment.
Synonyms
- Monroe Doctrine extension
- American intervention policy
