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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William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
In the 1940s and '50s, the Hill Country area was known as an international wool and mohair center, and Comfort’s own Adolf Stieler was called the Angora Goat King of the World.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Manchester City were also interested in signing Cambiaso during that winter transfer window, underlining just how highly regarded the Italy international has become.
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Adjective
This immersive experience successfully showcased Buldak to a diverse, international audience, cementing its status as the ultimate representative of Korea’s bold culinary influence.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
In the 1940s and '50s, the Hill Country area was known as an international wool and mohair center, and Comfort’s own Adolf Stieler was called the Angora Goat King of the World.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
His £30million purchase clause will be deemed too expensive to trigger, even if Moyes has used recent games to run the rule over the Albania international in matches.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Manchester City were also interested in signing Cambiaso during that winter transfer window, underlining just how highly regarded the Italy international has become.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 30 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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