Meaning & use

international

adjective·Everyday

Involving, occurring between, or relating to two or more nations.

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The United Nations was founded to promote international cooperation and lasting peace.

The company expanded into international markets after years of domestic success.

A note on using this word

International specifically implies relations between distinct nations, whereas "global" often suggests the whole world as a single unit.

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