Isolationism 

Isolationism is a foreign policy which combines a non-interventionist military policy and a political policy of economic nationalism (protectionism). In other words, it asserts both of the following:

1. Non-interventionism – Political rulers should avoid entangling alliances with other nations and avoid all wars not related to direct territorial self-defense.

2. Protectionism – There should be legal barriers to control trade and cultural exchange with people in other states.

Isolationism is not to be confused with the non-interventionist philosophy and foreign policy of the libertarian world view, which espouses unrestricted free trade and freedom of travel for individuals to all countries. This "libertarian isolationist" view is best defined as a policy of non-participation in foreign political relations, but free trade and affability to all people.

Our founding fathers asked that we follow non-interventionism. Don't confuse Isolationism with Non-interventionism.

Isolationism by The Lone Heretic February 22, 2009

isolationism 

foreign policy of the US throughout most of its existence, especially in the early 20th century.

simply put: don't meddle with foreign countries

related: washington's farewell address, monroe doctrine, etc.

isolationism > imperialism

isolationism by squee1 September 7, 2005

isolationism 

The Founding Fathers told us to follow NONINTERVENTION you fucking idiot.

"Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations — entangling alliances with none." -Thomas Jefferson

The Founding Fathers followed noninterventionism, not isolationism.

isolationism by david smith, jr. March 26, 2008

Isolationism 

When a country stays to themselves

Keep to yourself Napoleon, that is called isolationism!(Chad kill yourself)

Isolationism by Stoops May 17, 2023

Isolationship 

Long- or short-distance relationship between two people kept apart due to shelter-in-place constraints.

Their hot and heavy isolationship was getting weird, the limits of cyber romance coming clear. She lived three blocks away from him, they hadn't been able to see the other for two weeks, each of them trapped in their apartments.

Isolationship by Monkey's Dad April 9, 2020

urban isolationist 

A person who chooses to live in an expensive, popular, densely-populated part of a major city, but hates being around other people.

John: Did you hear Tony bought one of those condos in Uptown, right over Starbucks?

Bill: He bought it just to look cool; he hates having to be in crowds, wait in line, or say hello to neighbors.

John: Yeah, I thought he was an urban isolationist.

urban isolationist by RenegadeTX January 4, 2008

isolationship 

The deep sense of connection to self and house mates developed after long periods of social distancing.

“Due to this pandemic, I’ve entered into an isolationship with my self and family over these many long days and nights.”

isolationship by SalvyZ March 21, 2020