INTERNATIONAL Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

international

adjective

ˌin-tər-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl

Definition of international

as in foreign

relating to or involving two or more nations an international trade agreement

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Recent Examples of international Given these fraught geopolitics, Taiwan’s presence at major international exhibitions has repeatedly prompted controversy and marginalization. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Dubai's opaque financial services industry has long offered Iran a way to skirt international sanctions. — Tucker Reals, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 For the Pittsburgh Symphony, international tours are about more than performing music. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Stimler negotiated the deal with Jean-Benoit Henry, head of international sales at Luxbox. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for international

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More than 400 foreign nationals are among the 579 tourists missing in the rugged mountainous region, which is popular with pilgrims and trekkers.

— Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
The brothers Tate were arrested by federal marshals in Miami last month, after years of being investigated by several foreign authorities.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of foreign

Adjective

The study’s authors are careful to frame Qurayyah Painted Ware as an example of ancient brand-making, rather than directly equating it with a modern multinational brand.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Under the current policies, large multinational companies are likely to treat compliance fees as just a cost of doing business.

— Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of multinational

Adjective

The Cybercrime Program’s Untested Legal Issues The memo is an important step in combatting transnational cybercrime.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Water has been the translucent thread that runs through my transnational life, connecting me more deeply with place while reminding me of the fluid borders of the self.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of transnational

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