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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Countries are also introducing measures to further internationalize their own currencies.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Chang’e-6 is carrying payloads from France, Italy, Sweden, and Pakistan, evidence that China continues to internationalize its space program.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 23, 2024
Issuance of renminbi-denominated debt has reached $10.4 billion so far this year, a record, helping to internationalize China’s currency.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023
We do it to grow the game and internationalize the game.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023
He is a chief architect of President Kennedy's 1962 tariff-and-trade proposals–which would internationalize American trade and commerce, as a prelude to amalgamating our economy with that of other nations.
From The Invisible Government by Smoot, Dan
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