globalist
globalist — noun
- globalistsingular
- globalistsplural
1. a person who believes countries should cooperate on trade, politics, and major c
a person who believes countries should cooperate on trade, politics, and major challenges, putting shared global interests ahead of narrow national ones
Jenna described herself as a globalist and pushed for open borders at the summit.
reflexive + as-pattern: described herself as a globalist
Gabriel's opponents labelled him a globalist who cared more about treaties than towns.
pattern: label + object + a globalist who [clause]
The prime minister, a committed globalist, signed the climate accord without hesitation.
At the Geneva trade talks, Ambassador Keiko argued like a true globalist for lower tariffs.
Lien's father called her a naive globalist for wanting to send aid overseas.
- internationalist
broader term, often used for socialist or labour movements across borders, not only economic policy
- cosmopolitan
more about cultural openness and worldliness than political or economic ideology
- one-worlder
more idealistic and sometimes dismissive; suggests a belief in a single world government
- nationalist
prioritises the interests of one's own nation above international cooperation
- protectionist
specifically opposes free trade and open markets across borders
- isolationist
favours keeping one's country out of foreign alliances and conflicts entirely
用法筆記
Often used in political debate; can carry a negative tone when employed by critics who see globalism as disregarding local or national concerns. The label is more common in opinion writing than in neutral news reporting.