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Non-Interventionism

/ˌnɒn.ɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/
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  1. 1

    The policy or doctrine of not intervening in the affairs of other nations.

    "The country's non-interventionism was evident in its refusal to engage in foreign conflicts."
  2. 2

    A principle in international relations advocating for minimal interference in the domestic affairs of sovereign states.

    "Non-interventionism is often debated in the context of humanitarian crises."

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The term 'non-interventionism' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'interventionism', which comes from the Latin 'interventio', meaning 'to come between'. The concept gained prominence in political discourse during the 20th century, particularly in the context of foreign policy.

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