international

adjective in·ter·na·tion·al \ ˌin-tər-ˈnash-nəl , -ˈna-shə-nᵊl \

|Updated on: 15 Jul 2018

Examples: international in a Sentence

Definition of international

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

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internationality

play \ˌin-tər-ˌna-shə-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun

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internationally

play \ˌin-tər-ˈnash-nə-lē, -ˈna-shə-nᵊl-ē\ adverb

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Examples of international in a Sentence

an international association of chemists
She has achieved international fame.

Recent Examples of international from the Web

The World Trade Organization was established to regulate international trade.

— michael joe murphy, OrlandoSentinel.com, "World trade — what everyone needs to know," 11 July 2018
More than 2,000 children were separated from their parents by US immigration authorities at the border this spring before President Trump reversed course on June 20 amid an international outcry.

— elliot spagat, The Christian Science Monitor, "At least 54 immigrant children will be reunited with parents," 10 July 2018
After international outcry, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Office of Refugee Resettlement would begin using DNA tests to certify familial relationships.

— amanda arnold, The Cut, "Government Told Immigrant Parents to Pay for DNA Tests to Reunite With Kids: Report," 10 July 2018
More than 2,000 children were separated from their parents by U.S. immigration authorities at the border this spring before President Donald Trump reversed course on June 20 amid an international outcry.

— author: elliot spagat, Anchorage Daily News, "Federal judge denies Trump administration’s request to indefinitely detain families," 10 July 2018
Long lines and wait times for Customs processing frustrated some travelers arriving in Atlanta from international flights over the busy travel weekend following the Fourth of July.

— kelly yamanouchi, ajc, "Long lines at Customs frustrate travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson," 9 July 2018
The declaration came in response to reports that men under the age of 30 were being prevented from boarding international flights.

— The Economist, "Turkmenistan finds a novel solution to mass emigration," 5 July 2018
Roger Mehre, who runs a small dairy farm in Wisconsin, told Vox, in light of Trump’s talk on international trade.

— tara golshan, Vox, "Why Trump’s trade agenda might worsen America’s cheese glut," 4 July 2018
Despite Americans’ general commitment to international trade, the decision of whether to buy imports has never been a purely economic one.

— michael d. breidenbach, The Atlantic, "Raising the American Flag Made in China," 4 July 2018

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First Known Use of international

1780

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Other Government and Politics Terms

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international

noun

Definition of international

: one that is international; especially : an organization of international scope

Recent Examples of international from the Web

Nine players including Portugal internationals at the World Cup Rui Patricio, William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes and Gelson Martins have broken their deals with the club since the horrific attack.

— afp, chicagotribune.com, "Sporting president de Carvalho to quit after fan vote," 24 June 2018
Salah's torrent of goals has prompted Liverpool fans to come up with a number of songs to honor the Egyptian international's feats this season.

— henry young & becky anderson, CNN, "Mohammad Salah: 'There's something very special about playing for Liverpool'," 12 Apr. 2018
In the second half, Austria looked the side that had won their last six internationals, with David Alaba going close, before the Bayern Munich left back had a hand in their stunning equaliser.

— SI.com, "Austria 2-1 Germany: Spirited Second Half Performance From Hosts Stuns World Cup Holders in Friendly," 2 June 2018
Santos also ranks experienced internationals highly, assuming a particular national team isn’t already in decline because the players are getting old.

— roy bragg, San Antonio Express-News, "Find out who the 2018 World Cup winner will be — today!," 22 May 2018
Meanwhile, a decision on Lukaku's availability will be made late on Saturday afternoon as the Red Devils continue to assess the Belgium internationals ability to start after sustaining an ankle injury last month.

— SI.com, "Jose Mourinho Reinstates Star Man for FA Cup Final But Admits Striker Fitness Worries," 19 May 2018
Nigeria is not among the 60 countries states and territories that have banned its use against children though internationals organizations are calling for it to be outlawed.

— bukola adebayo, CNN, "Nigerian students tied to crucifixes and beaten for coming late to school," 18 May 2018
The latter also speculated that the club's coach Jorge Jesus could resign, if he is deprived of 19 first-team players, including internationals Rui Patricio and William Carvalho, for Sunday's match.

— bruno cravo, chicagotribune.com, "Sporting CP president, players involved in social media spat," 7 Apr. 2018
According to British media reports on Tuesday, Lallana is receiving treatment at the Sports Science Institute in Cape Town, which was selected by Liverpool's medical department to aid the England international's return to fitness.

— afp, chicagotribune.com, "Lallana heads to South Africa for special treatment on hamstring injury," 18 Apr. 2018