international

[ in-ter-nash-uh-nl ]

/ ˌɪn tərˈnæʃ ə nl /

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adjective

between or among nations; involving two or more nations: international trade.

of or relating to two or more nations or their citizens: a matter of international concern.

pertaining to the relations between nations: international law.

having members or activities in several nations: an international organization.

transcending national boundaries or viewpoints: an international benefit; an international reputation.

noun

(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.

(sometimes initial capital letter) a labor union having locals in two or more countries.

an organization, enterprise, or group, especially a major business concern, having branches, dealings, or members in several countries.

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.

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5 worldwide, cosmopolitan.

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Origin of international

First recorded in 1770–80; inter- + national

OTHER WORDS FROM international

in·ter·na·tion·al·i·ty, nounin·ter·na·tion·al·ly, adverbnon·in·ter·na·tion·al, adjectivenon·in·ter·na·tion·al·ly, adverb

pseu·do·in·ter·na·tion·al, adjectivequa·si-in·ter·na·tion·al, adjectivequa·si-in·ter·na·tion·al·ly, adverbun·in·ter·na·tion·al, adjective

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How to use international in a sentence

The coronavirus pandemic has shown how international solidarity can actually work to address global crises and how massive amounts of money can be generated to save lives and invest in solutions.
Natural disasters are increasing. The world’s poorest are left to fend for themselves.|Jariel Arvin|November 20, 2020|Vox
Under heavy international pressure, officials declared the end of the program in December 2019, saying all students had successfully graduated.
Apple is lobbying against a bill aimed at stopping forced labor in China|Reed Albergotti|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
TSM would also notch an international tournament win that year, a rarity for North American teams competing against Korean sides.
The enduring and ongoing legacy of Bjergsen|Noah Smith|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Most of all, Philadelphia was the greatest food city in America, a bustling international port positioned ideally to receive foods and culinary influence from the North, the South and the West Indies.
George Washington’s 1795 Thanksgiving celebrated liberty. But the chef behind the feast had none.|Ramin Ganeshram|November 19, 2020|Washington Post

Four restaurants get their first Michelin star Today, Michelin continues its international dining guide rollout with Seoul, South Korea.
Michelin Announces 2021 Stars for Seoul|Monica Burton|November 19, 2020|Eater
In fact, in a recent study of their users internationally, it was the lowest priority for most.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“Internationally there has been a lot of horror and contempt for her actions, domestically very little,” he said.
Sisi Is Persecuting, Prosecuting, and Publicly Shaming Egypt’s Gays|Bel Trew|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As more come online, they will actively seek better selling prices elsewhere and also source their goods internationally.
Silicon Valley Sets Its Sights on Africa|Christian Borys|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is the right number for an action comedy which we want to have enough good action to work internationally.
Inside Sony’s ‘Pineapple Express 2 Drama’: Leaked Emails Reveal Fight Over Stoner Comedy Sequel|William Boot|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They were the women voters who turned to the GOP in the past when things got unsettled internationally.
Dems Desperately Seeking the Gender Gap|Eleanor Clift|October 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Behind the altar in this chapel is an internationally famous white marble, recumbent "Figure of Lee" which Valentine created.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Lambert was already internationally famous for his unique and astounding experiments in the realm of sound and rhythm.
Astounding Stories, April, 1931|Various
An international and internationally administered code for the whole of Labour Protection is strictly to be avoided.
The Theory and Policy of Labour Protection|Albert Eberhard Friedrich Schffle
You have signed and ratified a treaty; you are internationally bound by that treaty.
Essays in Liberalism|Various
States must bear vicarious responsibility for all internationally injurious acts of their organs.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume I (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim

British Dictionary definitions for international (1 of 2)

international

/ (ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl) /

adjective

of, concerning, or involving two or more nations or nationalities

established by, controlling, or legislating for several nationsan international court; international fishing rights

available for use by all nationsinternational waters

noun

sport

a contest between two national teams
a member of these teams

Derived forms of international

internationality, nouninternationally, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for international (2 of 2)

International

/ (ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl) /

noun

any of several international socialist organizationsSee Comintern, First International, Labour and Socialist International, Second International, Socialist International, Trotskyist International, Vienna Union

a member of any of these organizations

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Cultural definitions for international

International

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.

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