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peripheralism

noun

Etymology

From peripheral + -ism.

  1. borrowed from peripherie
  2. formed as peripheral — “periphery + -al”
  3. suffixed as peripheralism — “peripheral + ism”

Definitions

  1. A policy of focusing on what is peripheral.

    • The United States adjusted to its interest in defending Europe, but did so with the smallest impact on its existing strategic identity, an instinct toward peripheralism.

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