adventurism

ad·ven·tur·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ad-ven-chuh-riz-uh m]
- /ædˈvɛn tʃəˌrɪz əm/
- /ədˈvenʧərɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ad-ven-chuh-riz-uh m]
- /ædˈvɛn tʃəˌrɪz əm/

Definitions of adventurism word

uncountable noun adventurism Adventurism is a willingness to take risks, especially in order to obtain an unfair advantage in politics or business. 3
noun adventurism recklessness, esp in politics and finance 3
noun adventurism actions or tactics, esp. in politics or international relations, that are regarded as recklessly daring and involving the risk of serious consequences 3
noun adventurism defiance or disregard of accepted standards of behavior. 1
noun adventurism rash or irresponsible policies, methods, or actions, especially in political or international affairs. 1
noun adventurism The willingness to take risks in business or politics (especially in the context of foreign policy); actions, tactics, or attitudes regarded as daring or reckless. 1

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Origin of adventurism

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; adventure + -ism, as translation of Russian avantyurízm

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Parts of speech for Adventurism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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adventurism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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