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hawkishness

/hɔːkɪsnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does hawkishness mean?

noun

A quality of being aggressive or interventionist in foreign policy, especially in relation to economic matters. A hawkish attitude towards a particular issue or situation.

Example

"The government's hawkishness towards the neighboring country led to increased tensions in the region."

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