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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Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025
The program went international and was supported by three American presidents, according to a flier distributed by The Archie Moore Memorial Fund, which is fundraising for the statue.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
The signings included the £15m ($20m) signing of Jay Stansfield from Fulham, as the England Under-21 international made his move to Birmingham permanent after spending the previous season on loan at St Andrew’s.
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Adjective
Applications for international baccalaureate magnet programs at Wellwood International School, Woodmoor Elementary School, Middle River Middle School, Stemmers Run Middle School and Windsor Mill Middle School will continue to be paused.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025
The program went international and was supported by three American presidents, according to a flier distributed by The Archie Moore Memorial Fund, which is fundraising for the statue.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
For now, the Sweden Under-21 international has impressed Flick in pre-season and is expected to stay with the first team rather than Barcelona’s reserves.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
The signings included the £15m ($20m) signing of Jay Stansfield from Fulham, as the England Under-21 international made his move to Birmingham permanent after spending the previous season on loan at St Andrew’s.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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