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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Adjective
The expectation remains that the Cowboys will play an international game in 2026.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Still, investors last year looked overseas to diversify portfolios amid heightened uncertainty, and international — both developed and emerging — markets proved to be a strong pick.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Brazil international has adjusted well to life in Manchester and already looks to be a key cog in Ruben Amorim’s plans.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
George Osborne will lead OpenAI for Countries, aka Stargate international.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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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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