internationalism


in·ter·na·tion·al·ism

noun
\-ˈnash-nə-ˌli-zəm, -ˈna-shə-nə-ˌli-zəm\

Definition of INTERNATIONALISM

1
: international character, principles, interests, or outlook
2
a : a policy of cooperation among nations b : an attitude or belief favoring such a policy
in·ter·na·tion·al·ist \-list, -ist\ noun or adjective

Examples of INTERNATIONALISM

  1. a proponent of economic internationalism

First Known Use of INTERNATIONALISM

1851

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