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ad·ven·tur·ism
 adventurism
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
impetuous, irresponsible acts or policies, esp. by a government or someone in power, in defiant violation of commonly accepted norms of behavior.
The invasion was nothing but an act of adventurism. |
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| derivation: |
adventurist (n.) |
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