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–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.

[Origin: 1850–55; international + -ism

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in·ter·na·tion·al·ism Audio Help (ĭn'tər-nāsh'ə-nə-lĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
n.

The condition or quality of being international in character, principles, concern, or attitude.
A policy or practice of cooperation among nations, especially in politics and economic matters.

in'ter·na'tion·al·ist n.

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internationalism
noun
1.	the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences [ant: nationalism]
2.	quality of being international in scope; "he applauded the internationality of scientific terminology" [syn: internationality]