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

internationalist

ˌin-tər-ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-list 

noun or adjective

Examples of internationalism in a Sentence

a proponent of economic internationalism

Recent Examples on the Web

The current period of global flux has proved most dangerous and damaging for the formal humanitarian system, which was a bold experiment in internationalism that emerged from the urge to rebuild societies in the aftermath of World War II. —Time, 26 Feb. 2026

His podcast could also double as a testing ground for his rhetoric, particularly as the GOP schisms surrounding global internationalism continue to swell and conservative commentators such as Carlson and Candace Owens grow in prominence. —Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025

The brand’s very name, derived from a Sanskrit word, encapsulates Ghiya’s internationalism. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025

Feminism and internationalism were some of its core themes. —Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for internationalism

• abolitionism
• aldosteronism
• americanism
• anticommunism
• antisemitism
• antiterrorism
• bioterrorism
• colloquialism
• colonialism
• consequentialism
• contextualism
• conventionalism

Kids 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

internationalist

-əst 

noun or adjective