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  • noun Plural form of isolationist.

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Examples

  • The little group of Quebec isolationists is quite vocal, I admit, but what has been its real influence till now?

    Canada Victorious, Happy and Glorious 1943

  • Well, here comes Bill Kauffman's new book "Ain't My America: The Long, Noble History of Antiwar Conservatism and Middle-American Anti-Imperialism" to remind ma, pa, grandma and Aunt Sally what has been forgotten of the "isolationists" - I love it!

    Archive 2008-05-01 Michael Caddell 2008

  • Most were registered to vote and "because of these moderate views, mosque participants cannot be described as isolationists, rejecters of American society or extremists."

    Peter King's claim about radical Muslim imams: Is it true? 2011

  • Most were registered to vote and "because of these moderate views, mosque participants cannot be described as isolationists, rejecters of American society or extremists."

    The Fact Checker: Is Rep. King's claim about radical Muslim imams true? 2011

  • The issue that year was the interventionists versus the so-called isolationists, who were depicted as, you know, redneck fools, as indeed they were not.

    Theater: A Titan Takes The Stage 2008

  • Unlike other people called isolationists, he really was consistent.

    Will Rogers: A Biography 1994

  • Remember when the Republicans were the "isolationists", not wanting to get involved in fighting the Second World War, and the Democrats were the party that made war?

    Poll: GOP Militarism More Worrisome Than Dem Weakness 2009

  • In foreign affairs, "isolationists" like deputy chiefs of staff Igor Sechin and Vladislav Surkov and FSB head Nikolai Patrushev champion a strong, independent Russia that could form an alternative to American hegemony.

    Under A Quiet Surface 2007

  • The much smeared "isolationists" or those plotting global domination in high places?

    The "crazy people" say there are dangerous criminal elites among us. Michael Caddell 2007

  • For these supposed "isolationists," internationalism represents peaceful cooperation, free trade, cultural exchange, travel and tourism, private investment, and charitable assistance.

    Libertarian Blog Place 2009

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