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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Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Mayer Amschel Rothschild, who founded the business empire in the 1760s, would later send his five sons to the different major capitals of Europe from their base in Frankfurt, creating an early international banking network through constant communication.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
Simon Johnson, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
William is a deeply committed soccer fan, even taking his son Prince George to games of their favorite English Premier League team, Aston Villa, and to England internationals.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
His last appearance for Brazil was in October 2023, and 28 players have made their senior international debuts since then.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Mayer Amschel Rothschild, who founded the business empire in the 1760s, would later send his five sons to the different major capitals of Europe from their base in Frankfurt, creating an early international banking network through constant communication.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
Noun
The England international did not travel to Italy for the 2-1 Champions League loss to Atalanta last Tuesday, with this game against Everton in mind.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
William is a deeply committed soccer fan, even taking his son Prince George to games of their favorite English Premier League team, Aston Villa, and to England internationals.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 15 Dec. 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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