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nonintervention

non·in·ter·ven·tion
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-in-ter-ven-shuh n]
    • /ˌnɒn ɪn tərˈvɛn ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-in-ter-ven-shuh n]
    • /ˌnɒn ɪn tərˈvɛn ʃən/

Definitions of nonintervention word

  • noun nonintervention abstention by a nation from interference in the affairs of other nations or in those of its own political subdivisions. 1
  • noun nonintervention failure or refusal to intervene. 1
  • noun nonintervention The principle or practice of not becoming involved in the affairs of others. 1
  • noun nonintervention non-interference in foreign affairs 1
  • uncountable noun nonintervention Nonintervention is the practice or policy of not becoming involved in a dispute or disagreement between other people and of not helping either side. 0
  • noun nonintervention refusal to intervene, esp the abstention by a state from intervening in the affairs of other states or in its own internal disputes 0

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Origin of nonintervention

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; non- + intervention

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Parts of speech for Nonintervention

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nonintervention popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% 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.

nonintervention usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for nonintervention

noun nonintervention

  • inaction — absence of action; idleness.
  • involve — to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work.
  • non-intervention — abstention by a nation from interference in the affairs of other nations or in those of its own political subdivisions.
  • laissez-faire — of, relating to, or conforming to the principles or practices of laissez faire.
  • abstention — Abstention is a formal act of not voting either for or against a proposal.

Antonyms for nonintervention

noun nonintervention

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