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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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Thomas Tuchel was in attendance with an eye on announcing his first England squad for next month’s internationals, and a couple of players made a positive early impression.
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Adjective
Brand Building: Supporting the promotion of Indian textiles in international markets.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The English soccer exhibition is the latest boost to Chicago’s standing as an international sports city.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
The 37-year-old, who captains India in one-day internationals and Tests, smashed seven fours and three sixes as the Men in Blue chased a target of 252 with six balls to spare.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Thomas Tuchel was in attendance with an eye on announcing his first England squad for next month’s internationals, and a couple of players made a positive early impression.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 13 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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