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
Over 40% of international exports from Europe are targeted toward the U.S. market.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
It is not targeted at any third party, nor is it related to the current international and regional situation.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Noun
The 28-year-old Nigerian international joined the Rapids last offseason in a move from FC Cincinnati that sent Awaziem and center back partner Ian Murphy to Colorado in exchange for $1 million in General Allocation Money (GAM).
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
The Argentina international appeared to be holding his left hamstring.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 3 Aug. 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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