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
The National Business Daily, a Chinese state-run newspaper, said the listing would provide a necessary capital boost for CATL’s international expansion as it has been constrained by limited foreign currency reserves and rising geopolitical risks.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
An international rollout will follow in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Noun
Timber was left out of the squad for Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Sunday and The Athletic reported on Monday that the Netherlands international was set to undergo ankle surgery.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The final Brazil squad for the upcoming June internationals will be confirmed on Monday, May 26th.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 29 May. 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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