International
adjective
Relating to or happening between two or more countries.
They have international offices in five different countries.
Often appears as...
- international community
- international relations
noun
Someone who competes in sports or activities at an international level.
He is a football international who has played for different countries.
Often appears as...
- football international
- rugby international
adjective
Having characteristics that are attractive or suitable for use across different cultures and countries.
The furniture has an international look that fits in any culture or setting.
Often appears as...
- international style
- international design
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Academic
noun
A globally recognized sportsperson or artist.
He is a well-known international in the music industry.
Often appears as...
- music international
- art international
adjective
Relating to or happening between two or more countries.
They have international offices in five different countries.
Often appears as...
- international community
- international relations
noun
Someone who competes in sports or activities at an international level.
He is a football international who has played for different countries.
Often appears as...
- football international
- rugby international
adjective
Having characteristics that are attractive or suitable for use across different cultures and countries.
The furniture has an international look that fits in any culture or setting.
Often appears as...
- international style
- international design
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A globally recognized sportsperson or artist.
He is a well-known international in the music industry.
Often appears as...
- music international
- art international
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Importance
Shows importance or influence between cultures and can imply cooperation or conflict.
The international treaty was a key step for peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Often used in discussions about diplomacy and geopolitical activities.
International sanctions were imposed on the country.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Scope
Implies that an organization or activity operates across multiple countries.
She works for an international corporation.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Importance
Shows importance or influence between cultures and can imply cooperation or conflict.
The international treaty was a key step for peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Often used in discussions about diplomacy and geopolitical activities.
International sanctions were imposed on the country.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Scope
Implies that an organization or activity operates across multiple countries.
She works for an international corporation.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Importance
Shows importance or influence between cultures and can imply cooperation or conflict.
The international treaty was a key step for peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Often used in discussions about diplomacy and geopolitical activities.
International sanctions were imposed on the country.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Scope
Implies that an organization or activity operates across multiple countries.
She works for an international corporation.
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Jamie Carragher
English Athlete
The captain at international level has to be someone who is one of the first names on the team sheet, someone who has the respect of the other players and someone who has good leadership qualities.
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Gareth Southgate
English Athlete
I'm sure at some point in my life, I'll want to go back to club football because people will say, 'Oh well, he did OK as an international manager, but he didn't work as a club manager.
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Jurgen Klinsmann
German Athlete
The player can only compete with the best internationally when they've committed themselves to this goal. They have to be properly supported until that point.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
Life always rides in strength to victory, not through internationalism... but only through the direct responsibility of the individual.
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Irving Langmuir
American Scientist
This coupling together of science with international peace, is, I think, particularly significant.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
To increase the zone of peace is to build the inner core of a stable international zone.
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Gloria Stuart
American Actress
It never occurred to me that it would be a big hit internationally and forever.
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Politician
It's very important for Taiwan to maintain its international contact.
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Costa Rican Politician
Costa Rica is not afraid to go before any international body.
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Mexican Athlete
I appreciate my international fans all over the world.
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Jamie Carragher
English Athlete
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Gareth Southgate
English Athlete
I'm sure at some point in my life, I'll want to go back to club football because people will say, 'Oh well, he did OK as an international manager, but he didn't work as a club manager.
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Jurgen Klinsmann
German Athlete
The player can only compete with the best internationally when they've committed themselves to this goal. They have to be properly supported until that point.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
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Irving Langmuir
American Scientist
This coupling together of science with international peace, is, I think, particularly significant.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
To increase the zone of peace is to build the inner core of a stable international zone.
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Gloria Stuart
American Actress
It never occurred to me that it would be a big hit internationally and forever.
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Ma Ying-jeou
Politician
It's very important for Taiwan to maintain its international contact.
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Laura Chinchilla
Costa Rican Politician
Costa Rica is not afraid to go before any international body.
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Canelo Alvarez
Mexican Athlete
I appreciate my international fans all over the world.
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