PoliticsAugust 25, 2026
interventionists
in-ter-VEN-shuh-nists
Definition
People who advocate for a policy of interfering in the affairs of other countries, typically through military or political action.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'intervenire' (to come between), the term entered English to describe someone who involves themselves in the affairs of others. Its specific political usage emerged in the 20th century to describe proponents of active foreign engagement.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a group that promoted a revisionist history of the Vietnam War to justify ongoing military involvement. It highlights how these political actors rewrite historical narratives to gain support for their interventionist agendas.
History, Learning, and International Relations
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