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
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Examples of international in a Sentence
Adjective
an international association of chemists
She has achieved international fame.
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Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
These punishments are especially painful since North Korea’s economy has been severely strained by international sanctions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic mismanagement.
—Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The Turkey international dropped his shoulder to open up space and curled his shot towards the bottom corner.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Another airport, in Mérida, is in the final phases of a large-scale expansion set to double its domestic and international arrivals.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
These punishments are especially painful since North Korea’s economy has been severely strained by international sanctions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic mismanagement.
—Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
At 26, the Portuguese international could be open to a new challenge having failed to crack the Premier League during a spell at Wolves earlier in his career.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The Turkey international dropped his shoulder to open up space and curled his shot towards the bottom corner.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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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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