internationalist
/,intə'næʃnəlist/
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Definition
Noun:
- An advocate of internationalism: A person who believes in or actively supports the principle of cooperation and understanding between nations.
- A member of a socialist or communist international: A person who is part of a transnational organization promoting socialist or communist principles across national borders.
Adjective:
- Influenced by or advocating internationalism: Describing a perspective, policy, or action that is characterized by or promotes cooperation between nations.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- She was a committed internationalist, believing global problems required global solutions.
- The conference brought together internationalists from various political movements.
Adjective:
- The organization adopted an internationalist approach to humanitarian aid.
- His internationalist views were shaped by years of diplomatic service.
Advanced Usage
- As a political identifier: The term can describe a specific ideological position, often contrasted with nationalism or isolationism.
- In the debate, her internationalist stance favored open trade agreements over protectionist policies.
Variants and Related Words
- Internationalism (n): The principle or policy of cooperation among nations.
- The treaty was a triumph of internationalism.
- International (adj): Existing, occurring, or carried on between nations.
- They attended an international conference.
Synonyms
- Noun: Globalist, cosmopolitan, transnationalist.
- Adjective: Global-minded, cosmopolitan, universalist.
Antonyms
- Noun: Nationalist, isolationist.
- Adjective: Nationalistic, isolationist, parochial.
Adjective
- influenced by or advocating internationalism
Noun
- a member of a socialist or communist international
- an advocate of internationalism