Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

interventionist

noun

/ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃənɪst/

Definition

A person who advocates for intervention, often in a political or social context.

Examples

As an interventionist, she pushed for the government to take action in the crisis.
Many interventionists argue that outside influence can lead to positive changes.

Meaning

Interventionist refers to someone who believes in or supports the active involvement of a government or organization in another country’s affairs or in a specific situation.