internationalism
noun
in·ter·na·tion·al·ism
ˌin-tər-ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: international character, principles, interests, or outlook
2
a
: a policy of cooperation among nations
b
: an attitude or belief favoring such a policy
Examples of internationalism in a Sentence
a proponent of economic internationalism
Recent Examples on the Web
Democrats need to find the middle ground between expansive liberal internationalism and dangerous isolationist excesses.
—
Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
With the president in office focused on American internationalism, that’s a good thing for American allies.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2024
The campaign to become head of state, a role that takes the lead on defense and foreign policy, was dominated by issues of internationalism and national security, particularly relations with neighbor Russia.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 July 2024
Trump’s foreign policy and trade policy can be accurately understood as a reaction to the shortcomings of neoliberal internationalism, or globalism, as practiced from the early 1990s until 2017.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for internationalism 
Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
With the president in office focused on American internationalism, that’s a good thing for American allies.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2024
The campaign to become head of state, a role that takes the lead on defense and foreign policy, was dominated by issues of internationalism and national security, particularly relations with neighbor Russia.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 July 2024
Trump’s foreign policy and trade policy can be accurately understood as a reaction to the shortcomings of neoliberal internationalism, or globalism, as practiced from the early 1990s until 2017.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for internationalism
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'internationalism.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near internationalism
Cite this Entry
“Internationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internationalism. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
internationalism
noun
in·ter·na·tion·al·ism
ˌint-ər-ˈnash-nəl-ˌiz-əm
-ˈnash-ən-ᵊl-
: a policy of cooperation among nations or an attitude favoring such a policy
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share