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TINA

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈtinə// tina Slang

n. Stands for There Is No Alternative. The idea that there is no other choice but to follow a specific plan, usually in politics or business. You use it to say that a certain path is necessary even if people do not like it.

n. Abbreviation for There Is No Alternative. Used to express the belief that a specific economic or political policy is the only viable option. Often associated with neoliberalism and the rhetoric of Margaret Thatcher.


SIMPLE

The manager insisted on the cuts, citing TINA as the only way forward.

CONTEXTUAL

Critics of the new trade deal argue that the government is using TINA to avoid discussing more creative solutions.

COMPLEX

While the TINA doctrine dominated political discourse for decades, recent global shifts have led many economists to challenge the assumption that market-driven austerity is the sole path to stability.

Usage

Usually functions as an abstract concept or a proper name for a specific political stance; often used without an article.

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