anti-globalization

noun

Meaning

Opposition to the integration of national economies and cultures into a single global system, often citing concerns about corporate power, labor exploitation, and environmental degradation.

Examples

  • The anti-globalization movement gained significant momentum during the late 1990s.
  • Critics often characterize anti-globalization sentiment as a rejection of international cooperation.

Synonyms: protectionist, nativist, isolationist, alter-globalist