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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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
This approach could challenge existing international norms regarding the distinction between civilian and military vessels during armed conflict.
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Minnesota United offered Dayne St. Clair a contract with an annual salary in excess of $1 million, more money than any other MLS club could offer, but the Canadian international turned it down, a source told the Pioneer Press on Wednesday.
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Adjective
This personal safety alarm is one of shoppers’ favorite accessories to travel with since it can be packed for international travel (unlike pepper spray) and can be clipped to a bag or keychain for easy access in an emergency.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
This approach could challenge existing international norms regarding the distinction between civilian and military vessels during armed conflict.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Noun
George Osborne will lead OpenAI for Countries, aka Stargate international.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Minnesota United offered Dayne St. Clair a contract with an annual salary in excess of $1 million, more money than any other MLS club could offer, but the Canadian international turned it down, a source told the Pioneer Press on Wednesday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Dec. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 31 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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