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in⋅ter⋅na⋅tion⋅al⋅ism

[in-ter-nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm]
–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   (ĭn'tər-nāsh'ə-nə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  
  1. The condition or quality of being international in character, principles, concern, or attitude.

  2. 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

The view that nations should cooperate in international organizations, such as the United Nations, to settle disputes.

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