international

Word parts

inter- + national

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəl/, SAMPA: /%Int@"n{Sn@l/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃnəl/, SAMPA: /%Int@`"n{Sn@l/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: inter‧nation‧al

Adjective

Positive international

Comparative more international

Superlative most international

1. An international event, situation, idea, etc. includes two or more countries.

   In soccer news, France beat Japan in international competition.

2. An international student is a student from country A studying in country B.

   The United States has more international students than any other country.

Related words

• nation

Noun

Singular international

Plural internationals

1. (countable) (sports) An international is a game or contest between two or more countries.