International: meaning, definitions and examples

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international

 

[ ˌɪntərˈnæʃənl ]

Context #1 | Adjective

relations

Relating to two or more countries or involving more than one country. International relations are important for global cooperation and peace.

Synonyms

global, transnational, worldwide

Examples of usage

  • The international community condemned the use of chemical weapons in the conflict.
  • The company has offices in multiple international locations.
Context #2 | Noun

organization

An organization, especially a business, that operates in multiple countries. International companies often face challenges related to cultural differences and regulations.

Synonyms

global, multinational, transnational

Examples of usage

  • The UN is an international organization dedicated to promoting peace and cooperation.
  • Many international corporations have headquarters in major cities around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "international" in other languages:

🇵🇹 internacional

🇮🇳 अंतरराष्ट्रीय

🇩🇪 international

🇮🇩 internasional

🇺🇦 міжнародний

🇵🇱 międzynarodowy

🇯🇵 国際的な

🇫🇷 international

🇪🇸 internacional

🇹🇷 uluslararası

🇰🇷 국제적인

🇸🇦 دولي

🇨🇿 mezinárodní

🇸🇰 medzinárodný

🇨🇳 国际的

🇸🇮 mednarodni

🇮🇸 alþjóðlegur

🇰🇿 халықаралық

🇬🇪 საერთაშორისო

🇦🇿 beynəlxalq

🇲🇽 internacional

Etymology

The word 'international' originates from the Latin word 'internationālis', which is a combination of 'inter', meaning 'between', and 'nātiōnālis', meaning 'of a nation'. The concept of international relations and cooperation has been a crucial part of human history, evolving with the growth of trade, diplomacy, and globalization.

See also: multinational, national, nationalism, nationalist, nationalistic, nationality, nationalization, nationalize, nationally, nationals, nationwide, transnational.

Word Frequency Rank

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