adventurism

[ ad-ven-chuh-riz-uhm ]

noun
  1. defiance or disregard of accepted standards of behavior.

  2. rash or irresponsible policies, methods, or actions, especially in political or international affairs.

Origin of adventurism

1
1835–45; adventure + -ism, as translation of Russian avantyurízm

Other words from adventurism

  • ad·ven·tur·ist, noun
  • ad·ven·tur·is·tic, adjective

Words Nearby adventurism

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British Dictionary definitions for adventurism

adventurism

/ (ədˈvɛntʃəˌrɪzəm) /


noun
  1. recklessness, esp in politics and finance

Derived forms of adventurism

  • adventurist, noun

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