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English

Etymology

inter- (among, between, amid) + national (having to do with a nation). Reportedly coined in modern English by Jeremy Bentham

Pronunciation

Adjective

international (comparative more international, superlative most international)

Positive international

Comparative more international

Superlative most international
  1. Of or having to do with more than one nation
  2. Between or among nations; pertaining to the intercourse of nations; participated in by two or more nations; common to, or affecting, two or more nations
  3. Of or concerning the association called the International
  4. Independent of national boundaries; common to all people; as, the atmosphere is an international resource; the international community of scholars
  5. Foreign, of another country; as, an international student

See also

Noun

Singular international

Plural internationals

international (plural internationals)

  1. (sports) Someone who has represented their country in a particularly sport.
    The United team includes five England internationals.
  2. (sports) A game or contest between two or more nations.

French

Pronunciation

Adjective

international m. (f. internationale, m. plural internationaux, f. plural internationales)

  1. international
    Les Nations Unies sont une organisation internationale.
    The United Nations is an international organization.

Derived terms

German

Adjective

international (comparative internationaler, superlative am internationalsten)

  1. international

Synonyms

 

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