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internationalism

 

[ ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlɪzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political theory

Internationalism is a political principle that advocates for the cooperation and solidarity among nations and people beyond their own national boundaries. It promotes the idea that countries should work together to solve global issues, such as poverty, war, and environmental problems, rather than prioritizing national interests.

Synonyms

globalism, transnationalism, universalism

Examples of usage

  • Internationalism encourages global cooperation.
  • The movement for internationalism was particularly strong during the early 20th century.
  • Many organizations promote internationalism to address climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "internationalism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 internacionalismo

🇮🇳 अंतर्राष्ट्रीयता

🇩🇪 Internationalismus

🇮🇩 internasionalisme

🇺🇦 інтернаціоналізм

🇵🇱 internacjonalizm

🇯🇵 国際主義

🇫🇷 internationalisme

🇪🇸 internacionalismo

🇹🇷 uluslararasıcılık

🇰🇷 국제주의

🇸🇦 الإنترناسيونية

🇨🇿 internacionalismus

🇸🇰 internacionalizmus

🇨🇳 国际主义

🇸🇮 internacionalizem

🇮🇸 alþjóðasamtök

🇰🇿 халықаралықизм

🇬🇪 ინტერნაციონალიზმი

🇦🇿 beynəlxalqizm

🇲🇽 internacionalismo

Etymology

The term 'internationalism' emerged in the 19th century, primarily used in the context of socialist and labor movements that spanned across nations. Its roots can be traced back to the discussions of global cooperation and solidarity during the Industrial Revolution, as workers began to realize the common struggles they faced regardless of their national identities. The First International, or the International Workingmen's Association, founded in 1864, played a crucial role in shaping the concept by promoting the unity of workers across borders. The term gained further prominence in the 20th century, particularly after World War I and World War II, as countries sought to establish diplomatic relations and encourage peace through organizations like the League of Nations and later the United Nations. Throughout history, internationalism has been a guiding principle for various movements aimed at promoting social justice, human rights, and economic cooperation across the globe.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,419, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.