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internationalism

[ in-ter-nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm ]

noun

  1. the principle of cooperation among nations, for the promotion of their common good, sometimes as contrasted with nationalism, or devotion to the interests of a particular nation.
  2. international character, relations, cooperation, or control.
  3. (initial capital letter) the principles or methods of a communist or socialist International.


internationalism

/ ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm /

noun

  1. the ideal or practice of cooperation and understanding between nations
  2. the state or quality of being international
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

internationalism

  1. The view that nations should cooperate in international organizations, such as the United Nations , to settle disputes.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of internationalism1

First recorded in 1850–55; international + -ism
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Example Sentences

Sir Keir also promised to return the UK to “responsible global leadership” by recommitting to “the UN, to internationalism, to the rule of law”.

From BBC

Kupchan noted that “the bipartisan compact behind a steady and robust American internationalism has collapsed.”

In 2024, democracy is on the ballot, sure — but so is internationalism.

From Salon

When “Parasite” triumphed, it was a chest-thump for Hollywood’s expanding internationalism.

But perhaps the most startling and encouraging evidence of the academy’s growing internationalism could be found in another area of the nominations altogether.

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