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孤立主義 (C2)

English: Isolationism

カタカナ: アイソレーションニズム

IPA: /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən.ɪ.zəm/

A political policy of avoiding alliances, economic agreements, or involvement in the affairs of other nations.

意味: 他国との同盟や経済協定、あるいは他国の問題への介入を避けるという政治方針。

The nation's shift toward isolationism meant it withdrew from several international trade treaties. — その国の孤立主義への転換は、いくつかの国際貿易条約からの脱退を意味した。
Historians often debate whether the country's period of isolationism actually protected its economy or caused it to stagnate. — 歴史家たちは、その国の孤立主義の時代が実際に経済を守ったのか、それとも停滞させたのかをよく議論する。

English translations of 孤立主義 (isolationism):

adopt a policy of [noun] (collocation): To start using a specific political approach. — "The country adopted a policy of isolationism."
shift toward [noun] (phrase): Moving in the direction of a specific ideology. — "The shift toward isolationism worried neighboring countries."
critics of [noun] (phrase): People who oppose a specific idea. — "Critics of isolationism argued that it would hurt the economy."