Associations to the word «Adventurism»

Wiktionary

ADVENTURISM, noun. The behaviour of an adventurer; risk-taking. [from 19th c.]
ADVENTURISM, noun. (politics) The taking of excessive risks by a government in their political, economic or foreign affairs. [from 20th c.]

Dictionary definition

ADVENTURISM, noun. Recklessness in politics or foreign affairs.

Wise words

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