internationalist

American  

[in-ter-nash-uh-nl-ist] / ˌɪn tərˈnæʃ ə nl ɪst /

noun

1. an advocate of internationalism.

2. an expert in international law and relations.

3. (initial capital letter) a member or adherent of a communist or socialist International.

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internationalist British  

/ ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlɪst /

noun

1. an advocate of internationalism

2. a person versed in international law

3. (capital) a member of an International

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Etymology

Origin of internationalist

First recorded in 1860–65; international + -ist

Example Sentences

Mr. Bennett and Mr. Hytner’s attempt to impose a modern internationalist message on this particular year feels foolish and clumsy.

From The Wall Street Journal

TR was conservative and progressive, internationalist and nationalist, conservationist and hunter.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is quite another to suggest at an internationalist forum that a G7 ally, Canada, become a state of your nation, eliciting gasps in the audience, and not just from Canadians.

From BBC

Scotland rugby internationalist Emma Wassell has told how her "family" of teammates cared for her through tumour surgery months after her mother died.

From BBC

That the EU’s policies are also the product of vigorous transnational politicking has also been inspirational for internationalists who want stronger cross-border cooperation to help solve global problems.

From Salon