internationalize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make international, as in scope or character.
a local conflict that was internationalized into a major war.
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to place or bring under international control.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to make international
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to put under international control
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of internationalize
First recorded in 1860–65; international + -ize
Example Sentences
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The academy met its initial post-#OscarsSoWhite diversity targets several years ago but has continued to expand and internationalize its membership.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Countries are also introducing measures to further internationalize their own currencies.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
The deal comes less than a year after New Zealand became the first country from outside of the European region to join Horizon Europe, as the European Union seeks to internationalize the program.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 24, 2024
We do it to grow the game and internationalize the game.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
In the first place, there is an effort being made to internationalize labor unions.
From Socialism and Democracy in Europe by Orth, Samuel P.
“There’s a kind of sense of local accountability, and as news becomes nationalized and even internationalized, there’s a loss there.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2025
“This dispute, unlike almost any other in the world, has been internationalized from the very beginning,” Sidoti said, “and there is therefore a continuing international responsibility for the resolution of the dispute.”
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2024
“China welcomes foreign companies to invest and do business in China. We are committed to building an internationalized, market-oriented and law-based business environment,” said Mao Ning.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
That hybrid model, which she called “an internationalized national court,” triggered criticism from some human rights lawyers.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 30, 2023
The United States is in favor of ceding Fiume to the Italians during three days in the week of eight working-hours each, except in the sporting five-star edition, when Fiume is going to be internationalized.
From Potash and Perlmutter Settle Things by Glass, Montague
Ray and Cruz were one of salsa’s most successful internationalizing forces, spreading the promise of its sound to countries like Colombia, in particular.
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2021
“Then there was the internationalizing of Black Friday as websites got bigger and bigger and more influential.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 12, 2020
“My father was a pioneer in internationalizing the Chinese shipbuilding market, and it has been over 30 years that he has continuously ordered ships in China.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2019
In terms of internationalizing the game, North America, in terms of sustained international activity, is someplace we need to focus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2015
Still, he strongly believed in the internationalizing spirit of the war itself, and expected humanity to become more democratic and more sound after cessation of hostilities.
From Our Revolution Essays on Working-Class and International Revolution, 1904-1917 by Trotzky, Leon Davidovich
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