internationalism

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in⋅ter⋅na⋅tion⋅al⋅ism

[in-ter-nash-uh-nl-iz-uh

–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)

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.

Cultural Dictionary

internationalism

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

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