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 Piece of Magic Entertainment will distribute the movies for AMC’s international theaters. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Mister Smith is handling international sales and co-repping domestic rights with After Hours. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 FilmNation Entertainment is handling international sales on the film while CAA Media Finance and WME repped domestic rights. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 As the force gradually assumes responsibility for police patrols, Haitian police will be able to redeploy to support operations in Kenscoff, the international force said. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for international

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Adjective

Maduro’s lawyers argued in papers filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court that the indictment must be dismissed because heads of sovereign states are immune from criminal prosecution in foreign courts.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
The recent changes followed reports that some foreign residents had been driving up home prices or evading payments for their public health insurance.

— Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 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

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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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