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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Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 July 2025
This summer, however, the usual flow of international visitors has noticeably slowed, a trend Carney links to the shift in U.S. politics.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Andy Naylor, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Signed from Genoa, the Argentina international never played a single minute for Juventus before was loaned to Atalanta for €2 million ($2.36 million) with an option to sign him outright for a further €16 million ($18.84 million) back in 2020.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Adjective
Advertisement There has been concern from international organizations about hundreds of Palestinians killed while collecting aid from distribution sites set up by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 July 2025
This summer, however, the usual flow of international visitors has noticeably slowed, a trend Carney links to the shift in U.S. politics.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Noun
The 24-year-old former England youth international, with two years left on his existing contract and the option of a further year, is reluctant to sign a new deal.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Signed from Genoa, the Argentina international never played a single minute for Juventus before was loaned to Atalanta for €2 million ($2.36 million) with an option to sign him outright for a further €16 million ($18.84 million) back in 2020.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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