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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Humeyra Pamuk, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The taskforce, which is expected to comprise administrators from the Chief Executives’ Committee, will also look into whether T10 - an emerging 90-minute game - should be made into an official format for international cricket.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For the opening goal, the Brazilian international skipped around Bay goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz and tucked the ball away in the fifth minute.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
That has led to programs being cut, restored, then cut again, disrupting international humanitarian operations.
—Humeyra Pamuk, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The taskforce, which is expected to comprise administrators from the Chief Executives’ Committee, will also look into whether T10 - an emerging 90-minute game - should be made into an official format for international cricket.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
Brighton turned down two significant bids from Saudi Arabia for the Japan international at the end of last week
What type of offer might be enticing to Brighton and also to Mitoma?
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For the opening goal, the Brazilian international skipped around Bay goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz and tucked the ball away in the fifth minute.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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