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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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The apparent gap between China’s reported capabilities and international rankings is not necessarily a direct comparison, as the two rely on different methodologies and definitions.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Bouncing back requires internationals like keeper Maxime Crépeau and midfielder Marco Pašalić to find their form quickly, while also figuring out how to get striker Duncan McGuire (1 goal in 2026) back on the scoresheet.
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Adjective
Try Something Different for Entertainment SIFF Cinema Downtown is the spot for indie or international films at one of Seattle’s beloved independent theaters — try the local craft beer and chocolate popcorn at the concession stand.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The apparent gap between China’s reported capabilities and international rankings is not necessarily a direct comparison, as the two rely on different methodologies and definitions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Moyes and director of scouting James Smith were at Hill Dickinson Stadium last week to watch Doue’s Ivory Coast beat Scotland in a friendly international.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Bouncing back requires internationals like keeper Maxime Crépeau and midfielder Marco Pašalić to find their form quickly, while also figuring out how to get striker Duncan McGuire (1 goal in 2026) back on the scoresheet.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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