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Definition of neo-isolationist in English:

neo-isolationist

Pronunciation /ˌniːəʊˌʌɪsəˈleɪʃ(ə)nɪst/ /ˌniːəʊˌʌɪsəˈleɪʃənɪst/

noun

  • A person who supports or advocates a renewed or revived isolationism.

adjective

  • Characterized by or supporting neo-isolationism.

Origin

1950s; earliest use found in The New York Times. From neo- + isolationist.