international

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

adjective

1. between or among nations; involving two or more nations:

   international trade.

2. of or relating to two or more nations or their citizens:

   a matter of international concern.

3. pertaining to the relations between nations:

   international law.

4. having members or activities in several nations:

   an international organization.

5. transcending national boundaries or viewpoints:

   an international benefit;

   an international reputation.

   Synonyms: cosmopolitan, worldwide

noun

1. (initial capital letter) any of several international socialist or communist organizations formed in the 19th and 20th centuries. Compare First International, Second International, Third International, Fourth International, Labor and Socialist International.
2. (sometimes initial capital letter) a labor union having locals in two or more countries.
3. an organization, enterprise, or group, especially a major business concern, having branches, dealings, or members in several countries.
4. an employee, especially an executive, assigned to work in a foreign country or countries by a business or organization that has branches or dealings in several countries.

international

¹

/ ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl /

adjective

1. of, concerning, or involving two or more nations or nationalities
2. established by, controlling, or legislating for several nations

   an international court

   international fishing rights

3. available for use by all nations

   international waters

noun

1. sport
   1. a contest between two national teams
   2. a member of these teams

International

²

/ ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl /

noun

1. any of several international socialist organizations See Comintern First International Labour and Socialist International Second International Socialist International Trotskyist International Vienna Union
2. a member of any of these organizations

International

1. An international organization of workers founded by Karl Marx (see also Marx ) in the 1860s. Weakened by disputes, it was dissolved in 1876, but it was succeeded by three later Internationals, which sought to spread communism throughout the world. The most effective of these was the Third International, formed by the Soviet Union in 1919 and dissolved in 1943 by Joseph Stalin .

Derived Forms

• ˌinterˈnationally, adverb
• ˌinterˌnationˈality, noun

Other Words From

• in·ter·na·tion·al·i·ty [in-ter-nash-, uh, -, nal, -i-tee], noun
• in·ter·na·tion·al·ly adverb
• non·in·ter·na·tion·al adjective
• pseu·do·in·ter·na·tion·al adjective
• qua·si-in·ter·na·tion·al adjective
• un·in·ter·na·tion·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of international¹

First recorded in 1770–80; inter- + national

Example Sentences

Goldman said he has supervised versions of the program at international theater conferences — and has been queried about using the technique in marriage therapy.

From Washington Post

Their art is supplemented, and sometimes contrasted, by pieces from an international competition juried by Manganelli and Montalto.

From Washington Post

However, once these companies start gaining international traction and need to build an infrastructure outside of their home country, they need to raise significant amounts to afford so.

From TechCrunch

Then came Daishen Nix, Jonathan Kuminga and international projects Kai Sotto of the Philippines and Princepal Singh of India.

From Washington Post

Remember that international travelers have to now get tested and quarantine after they land in the US.

From Popular-Science

First, his credentials: He did international mergers and acquisitions at Lazard, a financial and asset management firm.

From The Daily Beast

Together, they crossed over the International Bridges on foot into Juarez to conduct some business.

From The Daily Beast

While the world fixated on Ukraine and Syria, a near-genocide ripped through central Africa, to little international fanfare.

From The Daily Beast

Despite its ranking at the bottom of most international development indexes, the conflict is shrouded by confusion.

From The Daily Beast

Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders cannot be accessed without a virtual private network.

From The Daily Beast

In 1883 she served with many distinguished artists on the art jury of the International Exhibition at Amsterdam.

From Project Gutenberg

Of course, the usual international operations for obtaining gold were denied to Germany.

From Project Gutenberg

The doctrine of international free trade, albeit the most conspicuous of its applications, was but one case under the general law.

From Project Gutenberg

Since the outbreak of the war New York has assumed a position of leadership in international banking.

From Project Gutenberg

Violation of the immunity due to those who come with this mission, duly accredited, in the form prescribed by international law.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• foreign
• global
• universal