Synonyms for

International

Verb / ˌɪntɜ:ˈnæʃʌnʌl / / ˌɪnɜ:ˈnæʃʌnʌl / Another word for international — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or involving two or more countries

Synonyms & similar words

external international outside national global worldwide universal multinational transnational continental intercontinental foreign overseas cross-border intergovernmental diplomatic cosmopolitan ecumenical internationalist internationalistic expatriate migrant immigrant emigrant

Synonyms by register

Formal

global worldwide intercontinental supranational

Informal

across the board all over everywhere

Literary

cosmopolitan universal

Antonyms

national domestic local regional inland internal

Common collocations

  • international relations
  • international law
  • international trade
  • international airport
  • international community
  • international waters
  • international business
  • international affairs

Word family

noun internationalism
adverb internationally

Usage note

While 'international' generally refers to relations between nations, it can sometimes be used more broadly to mean 'worldwide' or 'global'. Be mindful of the context to ensure clarity.

Example sentences

  1. The Olympics is an international event where athletes from around the world compete.
  2. My uncle works for an international company that has offices in many different countries.
  3. Learning a new language can help you communicate with people from other countries.
  4. The United Nations is a group of international leaders who work together to solve problems.
  5. My friend's family is international because they come from different countries.

Quotes

  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. - Saint Augustine
  • The world is a globe. The farther you sail, the closer to home you are. - Terry Pratchett
  • We are all citizens of the world. - Socrates

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