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They are also (legitameantly) scared of internationalism, which is the only reason I'm against the UN and other world bodies.
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Please explain the term, "internationalism."
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in·ter·na·tion·al·ism /ˌɪntərˈnæ& #643;ənlˌɪzəm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[in-ter-nash-uh-nl-iz-uhm] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. the principle of cooperation among nations, for the promotion of their common good, sometimes as contrasted with nationalism, or devotion to the interests of a particular nation.
2. international character, relations, cooperation, or control.
3. (initial capital letter) the principles or methods of a communist or socialist International.
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[Origin: 1850–55; international + -ism]
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source in·ter·na·tion·al·ism (ĭn'tər-nāsh'ə-nə-lĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
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The condition or quality of being international in character, principles, concern, or attitude.
A policy or practice of cooperation among nations, especially in politics and economic matters.
in'ter·na'tion·al·ist n.
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WordNet - Cite This Source internationalism
noun
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]
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American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source
internationalism
The view that nations should cooperate in international organizations, such as the United Nations, to settle disputes.
[Chapter:] World Politics
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