A person who advocates the interpretation or planning of economic and foreign policy in relation to events and developments throughout the world. The globalist argued for more international cooperation to tackle climate change.
A person who believes in the importance of the whole world rather than individual countries. As a globalist, she supports policies that promote global trade and cultural exchange.
In conspiracy or populist rhetoric, a member of an alleged elite group seeking to control global affairs for its own benefit. Certain commentators accuse "globalists" of manipulating governments and markets behind the scenes.