internationalist
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəlɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪntərˈnæʃnəlɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /"+ə̇st/ (ame, mw)
internationalist — noun
- internationalistsingular
- internationalistsplural
1. a person who wants countries to work together on shared problems instead of thin
a person who wants countries to work together on shared problems instead of thinking only about their own advantage.
At the peace forum, Christopher called himself an internationalist who trusted cross-border teamwork.
call oneself an internationalist
Tamar remained an internationalist even after trade talks with neighboring states collapsed.
remain an internationalist
Eshe's grandfather was an internationalist who welcomed student exchanges after the war.
During the interview, Daichi said an internationalist should listen before judging another nation.
- globalist
often focuses more on global systems and trade than on ideals of mutual understanding
- cosmopolitan
emphasizes ease with many cultures rather than a clear political belief
- multilateralist
more formal and policy-focused, especially about governments and institutions
- nationalist
puts the interests of one nation first and may resist outside influence
- isolationist
prefers a country to avoid close involvement with others
文法句型
an internationalist
call oneself an internationalist
remain an internationalist
用法筆記
Usually describes a person's political or moral outlook. Distinguish from noun/2, which refers to an athlete chosen for the national team.
常見錯誤
2. a player chosen to play for their country against teams from other countries.
a player chosen to play for their country against teams from other countries.
Diego became an internationalist after Peru selected him for the senior rugby team.
become an internationalist
Élise was already an internationalist when the club offered her a new contract.
Karim hopes this strong season will make him an internationalist before the Asian Cup.
After her debut goal, Brooke was no longer just a prospect but an internationalist.
- international
the shorter sports term used more often in headlines and match reports
- national-team player
plain descriptive phrase with the same basic meaning
- capped player
focuses on someone who has already appeared for the national team
- uncapped player
has not yet played for the national side
文法句型
become an internationalist
make someone an internationalist
former internationalist
用法筆記
This sense belongs to sport and often appears in reports about selection, debuts, or national squads. Distinguish from noun/1, which is about beliefs between countries, not representing a country in competition.
常見錯誤
internationalist — adjective
- internationalistpositive
- more internationalistcomparative
- most internationalistsuperlative
1. based on the belief that countries should cooperate and share responsibility ins
based on the belief that countries should cooperate and share responsibility instead of putting only national interests first.
The party adopted an internationalist policy on refugees after the regional summit.
internationalist policy
Studying with classmates from six countries gave Heather a more internationalist outlook.
grow more internationalist
Faisal argued that an internationalist response was needed after the virus spread abroad.
Otis wrote an internationalist essay calling for shared rules on ocean pollution.
- cooperative
broader and less political, often about behavior between people or groups
- globalist
can sound more economic or ideological, especially in debate about trade
- outward-looking
emphasizes openness to the outside world rather than a specific doctrine
- nationalist
puts one country's interests first
- isolationist
prefers to avoid deep involvement with other countries
文法句型
internationalist policy
internationalist outlook
be internationalist in tone
用法筆記
Most often modifies nouns such as policy, outlook, movement, or response. It does not simply mean 'involving many countries'; it emphasizes support for countries working together.