Unilateralism
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noun.
The policy or practice of conducting foreign affairs with minimal consultation or cooperation with other nations, including a nation's allies.
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noun.
A tendency of nations to act on their own, or with only minimal consultation and involvement with other nations.
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noun.
the doctrine that nations should conduct their foreign affairs individualistically without the advice or involvement of other nations
Word Usage
"His much exaggerated "unilateralism" is not why the Atlantic seems a little wider every day."
cross-reference
multilateralism
unilateral
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
doctrine
ism
philosophical system
philosophy
school of thought
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
one-way street
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
exceptionalism
foulbrood
gentleman
politics
viceroyalty