PoliticsAugust 17, 2026

internationalist

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Definition

A person who advocates for the development of closer political, economic, or cultural cooperation and interaction between nations.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'inter-' (between) and 'natio' (nation), the term emerged in the 19th century to describe those who prioritize international cooperation over strictly nationalistic interests.

In the news

In this article, the author describes Henry Cabot Lodge as an 'internationalist' to contrast his belief in America's global mission with the views of anti-imperialists who favored national restraint.

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