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internationalist

|in/ter/na/tion/al/ist|

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/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlɪst/

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/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlɪst/

advocate of global cooperation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'internationalist' originates from 'international,' which combines 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'nation,' referring to a country or state.

Historical Evolution

'international' evolved from the French word 'international,' which was adopted into English in the 19th century, leading to the formation of 'internationalist.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to someone who supported international cooperation, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who advocates or believes in cooperation and understanding between nations.

As an internationalist, she worked tirelessly to promote peace between countries.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45