international

adjective
UK: /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl/
US: /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/

  1. Relating to or involving several nations.

    1. The UN plays an international role in peacekeeping. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our company has significant international investments across Europe and Asia. [ ] [ ]

  2. Existing or occurring between different countries.

    1. We need to follow international law when trading. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist has gained international recognition for her innovative sculptures. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

global worldwide multinational universal
international noun

  1. A sporting event that involves different countries.

    1. He dreams of playing in an international. [ ] [ ]
    2. The international was very exciting, with many lead changes. [ ] [ ]

  2. A hotel that caters to foreign visitors.

    1. We booked an international hotel for its convenience. [ ] [ ]
    2. The international provided amenities that met the diverse needs of its guests. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "international" in English means: Relating to or involving several nations., Existing or occurring between different countries..

The phonetic transcription of "international" is /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl/ in British English and /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "international": global, worldwide, multinational, universal.

Example usage of "international": "The UN plays an international role in peacekeeping.". More examples on the page.