A political, economic, or cultural ideology emphasizing worldwide interconnection and the idea of treating the world as a single unit.
From global (from globe + -al) + -ism (ideology suffix). Emerged in the late 20th century as international trade and communication increased, giving voice to this concept.
Globalism is a word created by the modern world—it couldn't have existed before the 20th century when global communication became possible. Now it's politically charged, championed by some and criticized by others depending on one's view of cultural homogenization.
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