How to Pronounce "interventionist"
word
ˌɪntɝˈvɛnʃənɪst
in-ter-VEN-shuh-nist
ˌɪntəvˈɛnʃənˌɪst
in-tuh-VEN-shuhn-ist
Definition
An interventionist is someone or something that gets involved in the affairs of others, especially to influence what happens, often used for governments or policies that actively interfere or take action in other countries or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntɝˈvɛnʃənɪst
British English
ˌɪntəvˈɛnʃənˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ter-VEN-shuh-nist
UK
in-tuh-VEN-shuhn-ist
Listen in Context
The country adopted an interventionist foreign policy.
The government is very interventionist in the economy.
Some people prefer non-interventionist policies.
As an interventionist, she believes the government should help struggling industries.