internationalism
Americannoun
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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.
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international character, relations, cooperation, or control.
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(initial capital letter) the principles or methods of a communist or socialist International.
noun
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the ideal or practice of cooperation and understanding between nations
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the state or quality of being international
Etymology
Origin of internationalism
First recorded in 1850–55; international + -ism
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Example Sentences
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Participation in many of these organizations is inherently symbolic—a ritual of internationalism—so quitting them is inherently performative as well.
Faced with impending war in the 1930s, however, scientific internationalism fragmented, with physicists reverting to their national allegiances.
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
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