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
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Adjective
an international association of chemists
She has achieved international fame.
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This growing enthusiasm reflects the league's successful efforts to expand its global footprint, making American football an increasingly international phenomenon.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The New Zealand international has been in outstanding form this season.
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Adjective
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—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
This growing enthusiasm reflects the league's successful efforts to expand its global footprint, making American football an increasingly international phenomenon.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
As with Mbappe, that would entail the Canada international running down his contract at Bayern Munich, and then fleeing to the Bernabeu free of charge which would represent a huge coup in Perez delivering one of the world's best left backs for nothing.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The New Zealand international has been in outstanding form this season.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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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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