internationalism
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəlɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪntərˈnæʃnəlɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-tər-ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm/ (ame, mw)
internationalism — noun
1. the quality of involving several countries, cultures, or markets instead of bein
the quality of involving several countries, cultures, or markets instead of being limited to one nation
The film festival's internationalism was obvious from the twenty languages on its posters.
the internationalism of + event
Students praised the museum's internationalism after seeing art from Kenya, Peru, and Japan.
The airline's internationalism grew when it opened offices in Lagos, Seoul, and Lima.
Reporters noted the conference's internationalism because delegates arrived from forty countries.
Mina liked the website's internationalism, with prices shown in five currencies.
- global scope
Emphasizes how widely something reaches across countries, especially in business, culture, or media.
- cross-border reach
Highlights activity that extends into several countries, often in trade or institutions.
- localism
Focuses on local identity or local priorities instead of wider international links.
- insularity
Suggests being inward-looking and cut off from outside influence.
文法句型
the internationalism of + event/company/institution
show internationalism through + cross-border features
用法筆記
Often follows the internationalism of when describing a festival, company, school, or market. Distinguish from sense 2, which names a political belief rather than a cross-border quality.
常見錯誤
2. the view that countries should solve shared problems by cooperating and respecti
the view that countries should solve shared problems by cooperating and respecting one another, rather than acting only for themselves
After the war, Elena spoke for internationalism at the youth parliament in Prague.
speak for + internationalism
The charity's director sees internationalism as the best answer to climate disasters.
Arjun's history teacher linked internationalism to stronger trade and fewer border conflicts.
Many voters rejected the candidate because his internationalism seemed too idealistic.
At the summit, President Salma defended internationalism over slogans about national isolation.
- multilateralism
Focuses on governments working through shared agreements and institutions; more formal and policy-specific.
- global cooperation
Plain phrase for countries working together, but less ideological than internationalism.
- cosmopolitanism
More about seeing yourself as part of a wider world community than about state policy.
- nationalism
Puts the interests or identity of one nation above international cooperation.
- isolationism
Prefers staying out of alliances and shared international action.
文法句型
believe in internationalism
speak for internationalism
defend/reject internationalism
用法筆記
Common in political, historical, and diplomatic writing, especially after verbs like defend, reject, and believe in. Distinguish from sense 1, which simply describes an international character in an event, business, or institution.