adj

international

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adj

Involving or shared by two or more nations.

"The company has expanded into international markets."

"They organized an international conference on climate change."

noun

A sports match or event between two or more countries, or a player who has represented their country.

"He's a full international, having played for England twelve times."

How to Use International

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInvolving more than one country, whether that's trade, politics, sport, or travel.

Common pairings

international trade international flight go international

more international comparative, internationals plural, Internationals plural, most international superlative

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The company has expanded into _____ markets.

From inter- ("between") plus national; the word was introduced into English by the philosopher Jeremy Bentham in 1780.

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