Word
globalist
Phoneticsglob·al·ist
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who supports the idea that countries should work together and share resources. They usually believe that international trade and travel are good for the world.
n. an advocate for international cooperation and the integration of global economies. Often used in political discourse to describe those who support free trade and multilateralism.
Examples
“The globalist believes that free trade helps everyone.”
“During the debate, the globalist argued that open borders would lead to a more prosperous and peaceful world.”
“The rise of the globalist movement in the late twentieth century was marked by a significant increase in cross-border investment and the establishment of international regulatory bodies.”
Examples
simple
“The globalist believes that free trade helps everyone.”
contextual
“During the debate, the globalist argued that open borders would lead to a more prosperous and peaceful world.”
complex
“The rise of the globalist movement in the late twentieth century was marked by a significant increase in cross-border investment and the establishment of international regulatory bodies.”
Real-World Examples
“Trump also played down fears about AI, vowing that the US would not surrender its lead to China because of alarmism or what he described as a "globalist scheme" to control the technology.” “It quotes the president, who says the US "rejects any attempt to construct a globalist scheme" to control the technology, also mentioning that he rebranded AI "super intelligence".” “In his own address earlier, US President Donald Trump rejected "any attempt to construct a globalist scheme" to control AI.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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