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internationalist

 

[ ɪnˌtɜrnəˈnæləst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political ideology

An internationalist is a person who advocates for greater political or economic cooperation among nations. They believe in the idea that global solutions should overshadow national interests and that collaboration is essential in addressing worldwide issues.

Synonyms

cosmopolitan, globalist, transnationalist

Examples of usage

  • The internationalist perspective emphasizes global governance.
  • As an internationalist, she often attends global summits.
  • His writings reflect a deeply-rooted internationalist philosophy.
  • The party adopted an internationalist agenda to address global challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "internationalist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 internacionalista

🇮🇳 अंतरराष्ट्रीयतावादी

🇩🇪 Internationalist

🇮🇩 internasionalis

🇺🇦 інтернаціоналіст

🇵🇱 internacjonalista

🇯🇵 国際主義者

🇫🇷 internationaliste

🇪🇸 internacionalista

🇹🇷 uluslararasıcı

🇰🇷 국제주의자

🇸🇦 دولي

🇨🇿 internacionalista

🇸🇰 internacionalista

🇨🇳 国际主义者

🇸🇮 internacionalist

🇮🇸 alþjóðasinni

🇰🇿 халықаралық

🇬🇪 ინტერნაციონალისტი

🇦🇿 beynəlxalqçı

🇲🇽 internacionalista

Etymology

The term 'internationalist' originated in the mid-19th century, primarily in the context of political movements advocating for worker solidarity across national boundaries. It gained prominence with the establishment of the International Workingmen's Association in 1864, also known as the First International, which sought to unite various labor movements worldwide. The word combines 'international,' which refers to relationships among nations, and the suffix '-ist,' indicating an advocate or adherent of a particular principle. Over time, the concept grew to encompass broader ideologies, including those that support humanitarian efforts, environmentalism, and peace initiatives on a global scale. In the 20th century, 'internationalist' became closely associated with socialist and communist ideas, especially during the Cold War when global ideologies clashed. Today, it signifies a commitment to addressing global issues like climate change, poverty, and human rights, transcending national borders for the common good.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,135, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.