Monroe Doctrine

noun

U.S. History.

1. the policy, as stated by President Monroe in 1823, that the U.S. opposed further European colonization of and interference with independent nations in the Western Hemisphere.

Monroe doctrine

noun

1. a principle of US foreign policy that opposes the influence or interference of outside powers in the Americas

Monroe Doctrine

1. A statement of foreign policy issued by President James Monroe in 1823, declaring that the United States would not tolerate intervention by European nations in the affairs of nations in the Americas. Monroe also promised that the United States would not interfere with European colonies already established or with governments in Europe.

Example Sentences

It was Russia’s ambitions that President Monroe cited right out of the box in the very first sentences of the speech he gave on Dec. 2, 1823, the one that became known as the Monroe Doctrine: a few mollifying words about the Russian emperor, and then, bam, “the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.”

From Los Angeles Times

They also believe in the Monroe Doctrine, the idea that the United States is entitled to throw its weight around the Western Hemisphere.

From Los Angeles Times

“We need new models to replace the Monroe Doctrine,” he added, referring to the 19th century U.S. policy that discouraged European interference in Latin America but was also used at times to assert U.S. dominance over the hemisphere.

From Los Angeles Times

Ahead of the impending commemorations of the Monroe Doctrine, we should understand that U.S. policymakers exported prison slavery along with their foreign policy aims.

From Salon

Today marks the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, celebrated in history books for extending U.S. influence throughout the hemisphere.

From Salon