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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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
Senior international recognition with France may not yet have arrived but his performances should have caught the eye of many clubs in the Premier League and Europe.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Danni-Elle Townsend, who’s made a solid impression in PPA internationals this year, was upset in the first round by 43-yr old qualifier and eventual Bronze medalist from Japan Rika Fujiwara, a former WTA tennis pro who toured for more than 20 years before retiring from Tennis in 2020.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The road was the site of an international crisis when Baku accused Armenia of smuggling landmines and other weapons into the enclave through the road, implementing a months-long blockade in response.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
Senior international recognition with France may not yet have arrived but his performances should have caught the eye of many clubs in the Premier League and Europe.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Slot offered the defender an explanation as the player exited the pitch and while the Hungary international did not look too pleased with the decision, there seemed to be a level of understanding.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Danni-Elle Townsend, who’s made a solid impression in PPA internationals this year, was upset in the first round by 43-yr old qualifier and eventual Bronze medalist from Japan Rika Fujiwara, a former WTA tennis pro who toured for more than 20 years before retiring from Tennis in 2020.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 21 Sep. 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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