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
Amsterdam was once widely treated as the gay capital of Europe, with a lively scene around Reguliersdwarsstraat that turned the city into an international hub in the late twentieth century.
—Jurriaan Teulings, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
The exchange’s aim is to attract international capital to the island.
—Sarah Moreno
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Noun
When three internationals are allowed on the six-person race team, why not take the opportunity to recruit the world’s very best sailors?
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Barcelona, however, has seemingly won the race to sign the England international who will feature for The Three Lions at this summer’s World Cup.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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