Definition

The act of not getting involved in a situation, especially in the political or military affairs of another country.

Example

The country's policy of nonintervention has kept it out of international conflicts.

Conversation

Have you heard about the policy of nonintervention that some countries are adopting?

Yeah, I think it’s a tricky situation to navigate.

Right? It makes you wonder if they should step in sometimes.

Exactly! But then again, staying out could prevent more conflicts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonintervention → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "intervenire" (from Latin, meaning to come between or interfere). The word describes a policy or principle of not interfering or intervening in the affairs of others.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') interfering or 'coming between' ('intervenire') in someone else's matters — that's what nonintervention means.

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