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globalism

American  
[gloh-buh-liz-uhm] / ˈgloʊ bəˌlɪz əm /

noun

  1. the attitude or policy of placing the interests of the entire world above those of individual nations.


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Etymology

Origin of globalism

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; global + -ism

Example Sentences

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This is certainly a far cry from the optimistic globalism of 30 years ago, but it may be the only way forward that avoids a complete, chaotic decoupling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It doesn’t seem like one -ism or -ation is entirely to blame, like globalism or immigration, capitalism or inflation.

From Slate • Oct. 12, 2024

The tension between an age-old isolation and encroaching globalism plays out in John Weidman’s episodic book and Sondheim’s score, one of his most adventurous.

From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2023

Some of these countervailing forces are pointing towards cosmopolitanism and globalism; towards inclusion and a larger sense of belonging.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2023

It might not be too late to promote a globalism modelled on cooperation instead of competition, and on organic interchange instead of financial transaction.

From Open Source Democracy by Rushkoff, Douglas

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