internationalism definitions

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences [ant: nationalism]
2: quality of being international in scope; "he applauded the internationality of scientific terminology" [syn: internationality, internationalism]

Merriam Webster's

noun Date: 1851 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 noun or adjective

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. 1 the advocacy of a community of interests among nations. 2 (Internationalism) the principles of any of the Internationals. Derivatives: internationalist n.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Internationalism In`ter*na"tion*al*ism, n. 1. The state or principles of international interests and intercourse. 2. The doctrines or organization of the International.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

Internationalism is the belief that countries should work with, help, and be friendly with one another.

Moby Thesaurus

Eisenhower Doctrine, Monroe Doctrine, Nixon Doctrine, Truman Doctrine, appeasement, balance of power, brinkmanship, catholicity, coexistence, colonialism, compromise, containment, cosmopolitanism, detente, deterrence, diplomacy, diplomatic, diplomatics, dollar diplomacy, dollar imperialism, ecumenicalism, ecumenicity, expansionism, foreign affairs, foreign policy, generality, generalization, globalism, globality, good-neighbor policy, imperialism, inclusiveness, independence, internationality, isolationism, manifest destiny, militarism, nationalism, nationality, nationhood, neocolonialism, neutralism, nonresistance, open door, open-door policy, peace offensive, peaceful coexistence, peoplehood, preparedness, self-determination, self-government, shirt-sleeve diplomacy, shuttle diplomacy, sovereign nationhood, sovereignty, spheres of influence, statehood, the big stick, tough policy, universality, world politics, worldwideness