internationalism

noun in·ter·na·tion·al·ism \-ˈnash-nə-ˌli-zəm, -ˈna-shə-nə-ˌli-zəm\

: the belief that it is good for different countries to work together

Full Definition of INTERNATIONALISM

: international character, principles, interests, or outlook

a : a policy of cooperation among nations

b : an attitude or belief favoring such a policy

— in·ter·na·tion·al·ist \-list, -ist\ noun or adjective

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1851

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