globalism

noun — 3 senses

globalism

noun

Etymology From global + -ism.

1

An ideology based on the belief that people, goods and information ought to be able to cross national borders unfettered.

2

A socio-economic system dedicated to free trade and free access to markets.

3

Political science, Social sciences Derogatory A supposed ideology or practice that (in conspiracy theories) aims to subordinate national sovereignty (legal systems, economies, etc) to centralized global authorities.

Conspiracy theories

Derived terms
anti-globalism, antiglobalism, hyperglobalism
Related terms
globalist, globalisation, globalise, globalize, neoglobalism, cosmopolitanism

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