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
Synonyms
Examples of international in a Sentence
Adjective
an international association of chemists
She has achieved international fame.
Recent Examples on the Web
Solcyré Burga, TIME, 21 Apr. 2024
Instead, President George W. Bush supported an international United Nations military mission to tamp down unrest while new elections could be held.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
As a major importer, gold buyers in China often have to pay a premium over international prices.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
In the best international acting categories, the likes of Ryan Gosling, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Margot Robbie, Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone competed for an IFTA.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Apr. 2024
The event is part of the City Nature Challenge, an international event that started out as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco, using the iNaturalist app which can be downloaded to a smart device.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
The Mori Art Museum, located near the top of Mori Tower, shows innovative exhibitions of international contemporary art.
—John Clifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
The long, lanky defender appealed to Magid because of his story, experience at two different programs and international ties.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2024
Hanlon said that because several players in today's space race are looking to land near the moon's south pole, figuring out an international standard will be crucial.
—Kai McNamee, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
CBS News, 7 Apr. 2024
It is expected that the death toll could then rise by several hundred, said Irungu Houghton, executive director of Amnesty international in Kenya.
—David McKenzie, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
The French champion did not specify when the Slovakia international will return.
—Jerome Pugmire, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
The 26-year-old Dutch international has recorded double-digit goals in the last two Serie A campaigns, attracting eyeballs from Europe’s wealthiest sides as well as Italian powerhouse Juventus.
—Daniele Proch, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Kane regularly inflicted punishment on Arsenal while at Spurs and Bayern will be hoping for more of the same in what has been a rollercoaster season for the team, despite the England international’s remarkable goal tally since joining the German club.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
Castellanos is one to watch, as the 24-year-old Venezuelan international is a dynamic scoring threat with experience at Manchester City and Atletico Madrid.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
To rig them—while presenting the illusion of legitimacy to two audiences, one domestic, the other international.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2024
The Portugal international signed a new long term contract last summer which ties him down until 2028, but will certainly accrue a higher price tag than Wan-Bissaka given his performance level and contract duration.
—Liam Canning, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Adjective
The Paris Agreement opened for signature on Earth Day
The Paris Agreement, the most significant international climate accord in history, was opened for signature on Earth Day in 2016.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 21 Apr. 2024
Instead, President George W. Bush supported an international United Nations military mission to tamp down unrest while new elections could be held.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
As a major importer, gold buyers in China often have to pay a premium over international prices.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024
In the best international acting categories, the likes of Ryan Gosling, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Margot Robbie, Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone competed for an IFTA.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Apr. 2024
The event is part of the City Nature Challenge, an international event that started out as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco, using the iNaturalist app which can be downloaded to a smart device.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
The Mori Art Museum, located near the top of Mori Tower, shows innovative exhibitions of international contemporary art.
—John Clifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
The long, lanky defender appealed to Magid because of his story, experience at two different programs and international ties.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2024
Hanlon said that because several players in today's space race are looking to land near the moon's south pole, figuring out an international standard will be crucial.
—Kai McNamee, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
No doubt the fact that World Central Kitchen, the victims of the attack, were internationals, is the kind of thing that attract morse attention.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2024
It is expected that the death toll could then rise by several hundred, said Irungu Houghton, executive director of Amnesty international in Kenya.
—David McKenzie, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
The French champion did not specify when the Slovakia international will return.
—Jerome Pugmire, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
The 26-year-old Dutch international has recorded double-digit goals in the last two Serie A campaigns, attracting eyeballs from Europe’s wealthiest sides as well as Italian powerhouse Juventus.
—Daniele Proch, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Kane regularly inflicted punishment on Arsenal while at Spurs and Bayern will be hoping for more of the same in what has been a rollercoaster season for the team, despite the England international’s remarkable goal tally since joining the German club.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
Castellanos is one to watch, as the 24-year-old Venezuelan international is a dynamic scoring threat with experience at Manchester City and Atletico Madrid.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
To rig them—while presenting the illusion of legitimacy to two audiences, one domestic, the other international.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2024
The Portugal international signed a new long term contract last summer which ties him down until 2028, but will certainly accrue a higher price tag than Wan-Bissaka given his performance level and contract duration.
—Liam Canning, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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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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