Neocon
(noun)
- A person who identifies as a conservative but holds more recent or modern views on certain issues, especially foreign policy.
- An advocate of a policy of military intervention in other countries to promote democracy.
Origin:
Derived from 'neo' meaning 'new' and 'conservative'.
Examples:
- Many of the foreign policies of the current administration are seen as neocon-driven.
- The neocon faction within the party strongly advocates for military intervention in the region.
- His views on foreign policy align with those of the neocon movement.
- The term 'neocon' has been adopted by both critics and proponents of the foreign policy approach.
- Many consider the neocon ideology to be a driving force behind the invasion of Iraq.