international

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adjective

in·​ter·​na·​tion·​al ˌin-tər-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce international (audio)
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
internationality noun
internationally adverb

international

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noun

: 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
Introduced in 2022 with former F1 champion Kimi Raikkonen at Watkins Glen, Project 91 aims to give renowned international drivers a chance to compete in NASCAR while expanding Trackhouse Racing's global presence. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 With the announcements from the US State Department, the situation in Darfur should gain more international attention - attention that is urgently needed to stop the atrocities and provide victims/survivors with comprehensive assistance. Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Denmark youth international joined the Austrian top flight side for a club record £4m in July and has scored 14 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions this season. Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 Stylistically, the Sweden international stands out. Henry Flynn, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for international 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of international was in 1780

Dictionary Entries Near international

Cite this Entry

“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

international

1 of 2 adjective
in·​ter·​na·​tion·​al ˌint-ər-ˈnash-nəl How to pronounce international (audio)
-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
internationally
-ˈnash-nə-lē How to pronounce international (audio)
-ən-ᵊl-ē
adverb

international

2 of 2 noun
: an organization having branches in more than one country

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