internationalism

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the principle that nations should cooperate and pursue shared interests across national boundaries

   Her internationalism led her to support treaties, international courts, and coordinated relief efforts.

2. 2
   noun

   an outlook or movement that places international solidarity above exclusive national loyalty

   The movement's internationalism encouraged workers in different countries to organize together.

Formed in the nineteenth century from international and -ism. International itself combines inter-, 'between,' with national, ultimately from Latin natio, 'nation or people.' The suffix marks a doctrine, movement, or political outlook.

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