International means between or involving different countries.
...an international agreement against exporting arms to that country.
...Kuwait International Airport.
...emergency aid from the international community.
Synonyms: global, world, worldwide, universal More Synonyms of international
internationallyadverb [usually ADVERB adjective/-ed, ADVERB after verb]
There are only two internationally recognised certificates in Teaching English asa Foreign Language.
I am one of the few young women who has made it as a writer financially and internationally.
2. countable noun
In sport, an international is a game that is played between teams representing two different countries.
[British]
...the midweek international against England.
3. countable noun [usually noun NOUN]
An international is a member of a country's sports team.
[British]
...a former England international.
international in British English
(ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl)
adjective
1.
of, concerning, or involving two or more nations or nationalities
2.
established by, controlling, or legislating for several nations
an international court
international fishing rights
3.
available for use by all nations
international waters
noun
4. sport
a.
a contest between two national teams
b.
a member of these teams
Derived forms
internationality (ˌinterˌnationˈality)
noun
internationally (ˌinterˈnationally)
adverb
International in British English
(ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl)
noun
1.
any of several international socialist organizations
Comintern, First International, Labour and Socialist International, Second International, Socialist International, Trotskyist International, Vienna Union
2.
a member of any of these organizations
international in American English
(ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl; for 7 also, ˌɪntərˌnæʃəˈnæl; ˌɪntərˌnæʃəˈnɑl)
adjective
1.
between or among nations
an international treaty
2.
concerned with the relations between nations
an international court
3.
for the use of all nations
international waters
4.
of, for, or by people in various nations
5.
of or having to do with activities or operations carried on in countries other than the home country
international sales
noun
6.
a person associated with two different countries, as a resident alien, etc.
7.
a.
an international group
b. [I-]
any of several international socialist organizations existing variously from 1864 on
Derived forms
internationality (ˌinterˌnationˈality)
noun
internationally (ˌinterˈnationally)
adverb
Examples of 'international' in a sentence
international
We will be reviewing our policy around free time whilst on international duty.
The Sun (2016)
Now at least she could have an international career.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was introduced after an international agreement on a standard format for passport.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Their recent lethargy and incompetence have blighted the international game.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Now those facilities are something any pro club or international team would be happy to have.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is important we use the knowledge of former international players and keep an historical link with the past.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You can't just close a major international airport.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Testing is currently conducted by national agencies or international sports federations, who also decide sanctions.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He has identified tackling corruption, transparency and international aid as foreign policy issues in which he intends to focus his efforts.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's amazing to be able to train with two internationals - and since day one they have been brilliant to me.
The Sun (2017)
There will be fewer international intelligence assets available to disrupt the planners.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The embassy seeks an understanding with the government on acceptable actions under international agreements.
Christianity Today (2000)
The surface for the international is only two strips away on the square.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Another risk of international trade is country risk.
Maurice D. Levi International Finance: The markets and financial management of multinational business. (1983)
That was a great way to really announce yourself in the international game.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There is little sign of international aid.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We all understand the pressure of top international sport and what you have to deal with.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The nation hopes he can repeat that on the international stage.
The Sun (2010)
It must be countered by international agreement and policing now.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
So to be picked from four international teams is an honour and a privilege in itself.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It is a case of playing regularly and aiding his international ambitions.
The Sun (2015)
Wales wasted him this season and are in danger of wrecking what should have been a wonderful international career.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
During those early days the work was highly dangerous and only limited help was available from international technical advisers.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was also a reminder that rugby no longer revolves around the international game at the expense of all other forms.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Trouble is, injuries and international duty leave him depleted.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
One of the finest of post-war international careers had come to an end.
Leo McKinstry Sir Alf: A Major Reappraisal of the Life and Times of England's Greatest FootballManager (2006)
It is too small and remote to run large merchant fleets, ports or major international airports.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
That is part of this country 's international obligations.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Well below his imperious best and fatigue is a real concern before his return to Chile for international duty.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It's not rocket science to find a direct relationship between players missing a midweek international and then playing for their club that weekend.
The Sun (2014)
And the former international star warned his attack they must bag early wickets today or face an uphill struggle in this first Test of three.
The Sun (2012)
Word lists with
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cuisines and cooking styles
In other languages
international
British English: international /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənl/ ADJECTIVE
International means between or involving different countries.
Let's look now at the international sports scene.
American English: international
Arabic: دِوَلِيٌّ
Brazilian Portuguese: internacional
Chinese: 国际的
Croatian: međunarodni
Czech: mezinárodní
Danish: international
Dutch: internationaal
European Spanish: internacional
Finnish: kansainvälinen
French: international
German: international
Greek: διεθνής
Italian: internazionale
Japanese: 国際的な
Korean: 국제적인
Norwegian: internasjonal
Polish: międzynarodowy
European Portuguese: internacional
Romanian: internațional
Russian: международный
Latin American Spanish: internacional
Swedish: internationell
Thai: ระหว่างประเทศ
Turkish: uluslararası
Ukrainian: міжнародний
Vietnamese: quốc tế
All related terms of 'international'
international law
the body of rules generally recognized by civilized nations as governing their conduct towards each other and towards each other's subjects
Amnesty International
an international organization founded in Britain in 1961 that works to secure the release of people imprisoned for their beliefs, to ban the use of torture , and to abolish the death penalty
First International
an association of socialists and labour leaders founded in London in 1864 and dissolved in Philadelphia in 1876
Fourth International
any of several international Trotskyist organizations that have developed from the international federation of anti-Stalinist Communists founded by Trotsky in 1936
Gideons International
an evangelical non-denominational Christian organization dedicated to spreading the word of God through personal testament
international banking
Banking is the business activity of banks and similar institutions.
International Brigade
a military force that fought on the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War, consisting of volunteers ( predominantly socialists and communists ) from many countries
international candle
a former international unit of luminous intensity , originally defined in terms of a standard candle and later in terms of a pentane-burning lamp . It has now been replaced by the candela
international flight
A flight is a journey made by flying, usually in an aeroplane .
International Gothic
a style in art during the late 14th and early 15th centuries characterized by elegant stylization of illuminated manuscripts , mosaics , stained glass, etc, and by increased interest in secular themes . Major contributors were Simone Martini , Giotto , and Pisanello
International Master
the second highest title awarded by the FIDE to a player: won by obtaining a certain number of points during specific international chess tournaments
international pitch
the frequency of 435 hertz assigned to the A above middle C, widely used until 1939
International Style
a 20th-century architectural style characterized by undecorated rectilinear forms and the use of glass , steel , and reinforced concrete
international telegram
a telemessage sent from the UK to a foreign country
Second International
→ the Second International
Third International
→ Comintern
International Grandmaster
one of the top chess players of a particular country
International Modernism
a 20th-century architectural style characterized by undecorated rectilinear forms and the use of glass, steel , and reinforced concrete
international recognition
When a person receives recognition for the things that they have done, people acknowledge the value or skill of their work.
international relations
The political relationships between different countries are referred to as international relations .
international reputation
Something's or someone's reputation is the opinion that people have about how good they are. If they have a good reputation, people think they are good.
Socialist International
an international association of largely anti-Communist Social Democratic Parties, founded in Frankfurt in 1951
Soroptimist International
an organization of clubs for professional and executive businesswomen
Trotskyist International
any of several international Trotskyist organizations that have developed from the international federation of anti-Stalinist Communists founded by Trotsky in 1936
International Date Line
the line approximately following the 180° meridian from Greenwich on the east side of which the date is one day earlier than on the west
international Morse code
a telegraph code formerly used internationally for transmitting messages; it was superseded by satellite technology (the Global Marine Distress and Safety System) in 1999. Letters, numbers, etc, are represented by groups of shorter dots and longer dashes , or by groups of the corresponding sounds, dits and dahs , the groups being separated by spaces
public international law
the law governing the legal relations between independent states or nations and, increasingly, between these and individuals
the Second International
an international association of socialist parties and trade unions that began in Paris in 1889 and collapsed during World War I. The right-wing elements reassembled at Berne in 1919
International Atomic Time
the scientific standard of time based on the SI unit, the second , used by means of atomic clocks and satellites to synchronize the time standards of the major nations
International Monetary Fund
an international financial institution organized in 1945 to promote international trade by increasing the exchange stability of the major currencies . A fund is maintained out of which member nations with temporary balance-of-payments deficits may make withdrawals
international nautical mile
a unit of length, used esp in navigation , equivalent to the average length of a minute of latitude , and corresponding to a latitude of 45°, i.e. 1852 m (6076.12 ft)
international reply coupon
a coupon that can be exchanged for postage stamps to send a letter to a foreign country. It is used to reimburse a correspondent for postage without having to deal with foreign currencies
international screw thread
a metric system for screw threads relating the pitch to the diameter
International Space Station
an orbiting space station construction of which began in 2001 with the cooperation of 16 nations; used for scientific and space research
Court of International Trade
a court that sits in New York City and rules on questions relating to trade and customs
international accounting standards
International accounting standards are a set of internationally-agreed principles and procedures relating to the way that companies present their accounts.
International Court of Justice
a court established in the Hague to settle disputes brought by nations that are parties to the Statute of the Court
International Development Association
an organization set up in 1960 to provide low-interest loans to developing countries. It is part of the World Bank Group
International Finance Corporation
an organization that invests directly in private companies and makes or guarantees loans to private investors. It is affiliated to the World Bank and is part of the World Bank Group
International Geophysical Year
the 18- month period from July 1, 1957, to Dec 31, 1958, during which a number of nations agreed to cooperate in a geophysical research programme
International Joint Commission
a joint US– Canadian federal government agency set up in 1909 to oversee the management of shared water resources (esp the Great Lakes–St Lawrence River system)
International Labour Organisation
a special agency of the United Nations responsible for research and recommendations in the field of labour conditions and practices: founded in 1919 in affiliation to the League of Nations
International Labour Organization
a special agency of the United Nations responsible for research and recommendations in the field of labour conditions and practices: founded in 1919 in affiliation to the League of Nations
International Olympic Committee
the committee , composed of all the national Olympic committees, that organizes the modern Olympic games
International Phonetic Alphabet
a series of signs and letters propagated by the Association Phon étique Internationale for the representation of human speech sounds. It is based on the Roman alphabet but supplemented by modified signs or symbols from other writing systems, and is usually employed in its revised form of 1951
International Standard Atmosphere
a theoretical vertical distribution of the physical properties of the atmosphere up to an altitude of 50 km established by international agreement. It permits the standardization of aircraft instruments and performance of all types of flying vehicles
International Standards Organization
an international body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations that promulgates worldwide standards for industrial and commercial products and processes
International System of Units
→ SI
International Trade Organization
a now defunct organization whose original purpose was to regulate international trade . Its mandate is now under the World Trade Organization.