external interventions

[ɪkˈstɜːrnəl ˌɪntərˈvenʃənz]
nounpl: external interventions
intervenções externas
1. Actions or involvement by outside parties, nations, or organizations in the internal affairs of another entity, country, or organization
The international community condemned the external interventions in the country's election process.
A comunidade internacional condenou as intervenções externas no processo eleitoral do país.
2. In medical context, medical procedures or treatments administered from outside the body or by external agents
The patient required external interventions to stabilize her condition.
A paciente necessitava de intervenções externas para estabilizar sua condição.
3. In politics and international relations, actions taken by foreign governments or international bodies to influence events in another nation
Many developing nations view external interventions as threats to their sovereignty.
Muitas nações em desenvolvimento veem as intervenções externas como ameaças à sua soberania.
In Brazilian and Portuguese political discourse, external interventions are frequently discussed in relation to sovereignty and independence, reflecting historical colonial experiences. The term carries political weight and is commonly used in debates about foreign policy, international law, and national autonomy. In the United States and English-speaking contexts, the term is also prevalent in debates about military intervention, humanitarian concerns, and geopolitical strategy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
foreign interferenceoutside interferenceexternal involvementinternational involvementforeign involvement
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-interferenceisolationismindependencesovereigntyself-determination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
intervenções externas
Standard term used in politics, medicine, and international relations contexts
Portugal
intervenções externas
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; common in political discourse
São Paulo
intervenções de fora
More colloquial variation sometimes used in informal speech
Rio de Janeiro
interferências externas
Alternative term emphasizing the interference aspect rather than intervention

Related Words

interventionforeign policysovereigntydiplomacyinterferencemediationcolonialismimperialism

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick your nose in someone's business (similar to unwanted external intervention)
don't meddle in other people's affairs
respect national sovereignty
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