Noun: internationalism ,in-tu(r)'na-sh(u-)nu,li-zum
- The doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences
"The diplomat's internationalism led to improved relations between countries"
- Quality of being international in scope
"he applauded the internationalism of scientific terminology";
- internationality
Derived forms: internationalisms
Type of: ambit, compass, doctrine, ism, orbit, philosophical system, philosophy, range, reach, school of thought, scope
Antonym: nationalism
Encyclopedia: Internationalism