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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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Montemurro will officially commence his role on 16 June two weeks after this morning’s friendly international against Argentina in Canberra.
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Adjective
As the Trump administration freezes and slashes billions of dollars in research funding, meddles with curricula, and threatens international students’ ability to study in the US, governments, universities and research institutions in Canada, Europe and Asia are racing to attract fleeing talent.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Merely considering income tax consequences is insufficient and guidance from professionals adept at planning for expatriates with substantial knowledge of income, estates, and gift taxes along with international tax treaties can be significantly beneficial.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Noun
After a season-and-a-half on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, the 22-year-old Netherlands international made the move permanent this January for an initial €50million (£42.2m/$56.8m at current rates).
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Montemurro will officially commence his role on 16 June two weeks after this morning’s friendly international against Argentina in Canberra.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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