internationalism

American  

[in-ter-nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm] / ˌɪn tərˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əm /

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.

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internationalism British  

/ ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. the ideal or practice of cooperation and understanding between nations

2. the state or quality of being international

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internationalism Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of internationalism

First recorded in 1850–55; international + -ism

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• isolationism vs. internationalism

Example Sentences

Faced with impending war in the 1930s, however, scientific internationalism fragmented, with physicists reverting to their national allegiances.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

And yet idealist internationalism rests on the aspiration of rising above our differences.

From Seattle Times