internazionalismo

internationalism

noun een-tehr-nah-tsyoh-nah-LEES-moh Rare

Usage Note

Internazionalismo refers to the political and ideological principle of cooperation and solidarity among nations or peoples, especially in left-wing and labour movements. It is distinct from globalizzazione (globalization), which carries an economic emphasis. The -ismo suffix marks it as an ideology or doctrine.

Examples

"Il partito ha sempre sostenuto l'internazionalismo."

Natural Translation

The party has always supported internationalism.

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