How to Pronounce "isolationist"
word
ˌaɪsəˈɫeɪʃənəst
eye-suh-LAY-shuh-nist
ˌaɪsəlˈeɪʃənˌɪst
eye-suh-LAY-shun-ist
Definition
A person or country that believes in staying separate from the affairs or interests of other countries, especially avoiding political or economic involvement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌaɪsəˈɫeɪʃənəst
British English
ˌaɪsəlˈeɪʃənˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye-suh-LAY-shuh-nist
UK
eye-suh-LAY-shun-ist
Listen in Context
The country followed an isolationist policy for many years.
He is an isolationist who thinks we should not get involved in foreign conflicts.
The isolationist stance was popular during that period.
Some people criticize isolationist ideas as unrealistic in today's connected world.