The ideology, policy, or movement opposing expansion, particularly territorial, imperial, or military expansion.
From antiexpansion + -ism (system of beliefs). This term developed in political philosophy and international relations discourse.
Antiexpansionism sounds peaceful until you learn it was sometimes used to mask isolationism or nationalism—like when countries refused expansion but also prevented others from developing, keeping them dependent.
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