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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)  Pronunciation Key 
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

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] 

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internationalism

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


[Chapter:] World Politics


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Internationalism

In`ter*na"tion*al*ism\, n. 1. The state or principles of international interests and intercourse.

2. The doctrines or organization of the International.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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