INTERNATIONAL Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

international

adjective

ˌin-tər-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl

Definition of international

as in foreign

relating to or involving two or more nations an international trade agreement

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Recent Examples of international The new judge will inherit a prosecution involving extensive allegations of international drug trafficking, political repression and the mistreatment of American citizens detained in Venezuela. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 While international attention shifted, Ortega pursued a decades-long strategy of consolidating political power. — Lynn Northcutt Vega, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 Kamalvandi made the remarks while discussing Iran's participation in an international ministerial conference on nuclear energy in South Korea. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Howell Taylor adds that last year’s Oscars had international representation in every category. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for international

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Jean Gilles Bernard Camille, a community organizer who lives in a gang stronghold in the capital, said foreign forces have repeatedly underestimated the capacity and power of Haitian gangs and their ability to adapt.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Experts have long warned that floating power deals can leave African governments dependent on costly contracts with foreign suppliers.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of foreign

Adjective

In the United States’ case in 2024, a separate multinational coalition also conducted offensive strikes in Yemen to undermine Houthi maritime capabilities.

— Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
On a per-capita GDP basis, the country is the fourth wealthiest in the world at $126,177, trailing only Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Ireland, which has seen its economic data inflated by multinational companies domiciling there for tax purposes.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of multinational

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Homeland Security Investigations agents typically focused on transnational criminal investigations such as drug smuggling and human trafficking.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The coordination comes amid a wider transnational campaign of mayhem organized by communist, socialist and leftist groups in Greece, Italy, Spain, India and elsewhere.

— Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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