Internationalistische

Internationalistische is a German adjective meaning “internationalist,” and it can function as a noun in some contexts to denote a person or movement aligned with internationalist principles. In English, the corresponding term is internationalist. The word is used in political, cultural, and scholarly discourse to describe attitudes, policies, or groups that prioritize transnational cooperation, solidarity beyond national borders, and universal human rights, rather than narrow nationalism or isolationism.

Historically, internationalistische ideas have been associated with socialist and communist currents that stress the unity of the working class across nations. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, terms related to internationalism or internationalistische were common in discussions around the International Workingmen’s Association, the Second International, and related movements, where the emphasis was on cross-border class solidarity and coordinated action.

In contemporary usage, internationalistische can appear in academic analyses, political rhetoric, or cultural commentary to denote approaches that favor international institutions, cross-border collaboration, or cosmopolitan ethics. The exact connotations of the term vary by context and region, and it may be adopted by groups that identify with internationalist principles as well as by critics who contrast internationalism with nationalist agendas.

See also: internationalism, cosmopolitanism, anti-nationalism, global justice. Notes: the term is primarily used in German-language contexts, and English-language texts may use “internationalist” or related phrases to convey similar meanings.