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continentalism

/kən.tɪnɛn.təlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does continentalism mean?

noun

A political or economic policy that emphasizes the importance of a country's own continent or region, often at the expense of international cooperation or globalism.

Example

"The government's continentalist policies led to increased trade and economic growth within the region."

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