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
In October, 2024, Yotam Ben-Hillel, an Israeli human-rights lawyer, petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court on behalf of a coalition of international aid groups in an effort to force the Israeli government to address the situation.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
The 49ers and Jacksonville each have two international games.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Noun
Gordon, the 25-year-old England international, has been attracting interest from leading clubs in England and Europe, including Bayern Munich and Chelsea, and is open to moving from St James’ Park.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Visas for high-skilled workers, wealthy internationals, and doctorate holders is a good policy.
—Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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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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