internationally

[in-ter-nash-uh-nl-ee, -nash-nl-]

adverb

1. in a way that involves or relates to two or more nations or their citizens or territories.

   Internationally, the World Baseball Softball Confederation governs the games in over 140 countries.

2. in a way that transcends or is not bound by national boundaries or interests; worldwide.

   Part of our work is raising awareness, internationally, of the destruction of the region's natural resources.

Other Word Forms

• noninternationally adverb
• quasi-internationally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of internationally¹

international ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"The Netherlands is committed both nationally and internationally to ensuring the return of heritage to its original owners," it said.

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Her goal now is to expand Team Illuminate's network regionally, and eventually internationally, by partnering with other climate-focused organisations.

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The ongoing partnership between the Japanese acoustician and Gehry has now internationally shaped what a concert hall can be and why that can matter.

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The two warring rivals had been allies - coming to power together in a coup in 2021 - but fell out over an internationally backed plan to move towards civilian rule.

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"As this is an active investigation, NZ Police are not in a position to provide further details, however, we are being assisted by partner agencies, both domestically and internationally."

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Related Words

• universally