First International

American  

noun

1. a socialistic organization (1864–76) formed to unite and promote the interests of workers throughout the world.

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First International British  

noun

1. Official name: International Workingmen's Association.  an association of socialists and labour leaders founded in London in 1864 and dissolved in Philadelphia in 1876

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Example Sentences

AFP was the only international news agency on the ground in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw when the quake hit, with its team the first international journalists to reach the city of Mandalay.

From Barron's

“SNL U.K.” is the first international spin overseen by Michaels as executive producer.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s the first international version of the 51-year-old show to be launched with hands-on guidance from “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Switzerland's Audrey Werro was the only contender with an indoor best time within three seconds of Hodgkinson's world record mark, and the Briton's superiority was evident as she comfortably strode clear inside the venue where she achieved her first international medal five years ago.

From BBC

First, international investors have sold $15 billion of equities so far in 2026.

From MarketWatch