globalism
2 antonyms for globalism — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The belief that people, goods and information should be free to move across national borders without restriction.
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1. noun
The belief that people, goods and information should be free to move across national borders without restriction.
“Her thesis argues that globalism has reshaped how young people see their own national identity.”
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2. noun
An economic system built around free trade and open access to markets worldwide.
“Supporters of globalism point to cheaper goods and wider consumer choice as its main benefits.”
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3. noun derogatory
In conspiracy theories, a supposed plot to hand national power over to centralised global authorities.
“The pamphlet claimed globalism was secretly controlling national governments.”
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How to use globalism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
In political debate the word is often used critically, especially in its conspiracy-theory sense.
Etymology
Globalism is formed from the word global with the suffix -ism added to name a belief system or practice. The word therefore names an outlook or system built around the idea of the global rather than the national.
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