Monroe Doctrine


noun U.S. History.

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.

British Dictionary definitions for monroe doctrine

Monroe doctrine

noun

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

Cultural definitions for monroe doctrine

Monroe Doctrine

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.