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noun
Synonym of Monroe Doctrine: the United States policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas beginning in 1823.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical, uncountable
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Synonyms: Monroe Doctrine
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noun
An amusing, playfully naive remark by American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, informal
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History
From Monroe + -ism. The policy was named after US president James Monroe (1758–1831), who issued it in 1823.
