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
Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness, and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
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—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
Yes, absolutely Even if many Newcastle fans may never want to hear the name ‘Alexander Isak’ again, the Sweden international has left an inadvertent financial gift for his former club.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
According to Golan, a combination of convenience and financial incentives is pushing internationals toward buying new builds in the Magic City.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 11 Sep. 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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