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Noun: internationalism  ,in-tu(r)'na-sh(u-)nu,li-zum
  1. 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"
     
  2. 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