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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Adjective
an international association of chemists
She has achieved international fame.
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Adjective
Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
The Day One orders affect immigration processes, grant clemency to people convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot; erase Biden administration changes to the country; pull back from international alliances and give a TikTok ban an extension.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Denmark youth international joined the Austrian top flight side for a club record £4m in July and has scored 14 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions this season.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Stylistically, the Sweden international stands out.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 23 Jan. 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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