in·ter·na·tion·al
ˌin-tər-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or affecting two or more nations
international trade
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a group or association having members in two or more nations
international movement
3
: active, known, or reaching beyond national boundaries
an international reputation
: one that is international
especially
: an organization of international scope
Examples of international in a Sentence
Adjective
an international association of chemists
She has achieved international fame.
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David Prosser, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Moorfields Eye Hospital in London made international headlines last week.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Working with indigenous communities, these intrepid entrepreneurs locate and harvest the heirloom pods, teach critical drying and fermentation techniques, and make connections with international markets.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Hungary international is putting in some of the best performances of his Liverpool career at the moment, with some clinical finishing just adding the perfect gloss to his all-round game.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
After the break [in March for internationals] , everything will be possible.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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international
1 of 2 adjective
in·ter·na·tion·al
ˌint-ər-ˈnash-nəl
-ən-ᵊl
1
: of, relating to, affecting, or involving two or more nations
international trade
2
: active, known, or reaching beyond national boundaries
an international reputation
international
2 of 2 noun
: an organization having branches in more than one country
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