internationalism
[ in-ter-nash-uh-nl-iz-uh m ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əm /
noun
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.
international character, relations, cooperation, or control.
(initial capital letter)
the principles or methods of a communist or socialist International.
Origin of internationalism
First recorded in 1850–55;
international +
-ism
Words nearby internationalism
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British Dictionary definitions for internationalism
internationalism
/ (ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the ideal or practice of cooperation and understanding between nations
the state or quality of being international
Cultural definitions for internationalism
internationalism
The view that nations should cooperate in international organizations, such as the United Nations, to settle disputes.