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
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Examples of international in a Sentence
Adjective
an international association of chemists
She has achieved international fame.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Consider eating your main meal at lunchtime to take advantage of the many meal deals available from the multitude of excellent international eateries between downtown and the Grünerløkka district.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
George Ramsay, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid are set to be without star striker Kylian Mbappé for the Madrid derby fixture against Atlético Madrid on Sunday night as the French international has been ruled out with an injury.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Travel experts suggest calling the airline and using an international help-desk number, if there is one, to reach an agent more quickly.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Consider eating your main meal at lunchtime to take advantage of the many meal deals available from the multitude of excellent international eateries between downtown and the Grünerløkka district.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
The England international got off the mark having linked up with Nicolas Jackson, before adding a second from the penalty spot after a foul on Sancho.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid are set to be without star striker Kylian Mbappé for the Madrid derby fixture against Atlético Madrid on Sunday night as the French international has been ruled out with an injury.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 13 Oct. 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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