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isolationism

i·so·la·tion·ism [ ssə láysh'n ìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. avoidance of international relations: a government policy based on the belief that national interests are best served by avoiding economic and political alliances with other countries

2. type of electronic ambient music: electronic ambient music that is generally produced without beats, creating a soothing ambience with unusual sounds


i·so·la·tion·ist noun, adjective
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