international

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Of or having to do with more than one nation.

   • an international discussion
2. 2

   Of or concerning the association called the International.

3. 3

   Independent of national boundaries

   Independent of national boundaries; common to all people.

   • The atmosphere is an international resource.
   • the international community of scholars
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   1. 4

      Foreign

      Foreign; of another nation.

      • an international student
      • The number of international players in the National Basketball Association has increased 10 percent from one year ago, the league said on Monday.
   2. 5

      Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

      • The United team includes five England internationals.
      • "The young fellah meant no real harm. After all, he's an International, so if he takes half an hour to describe a game of football he has more right to do it than most folk."
   3. 6

      A game or contest between two or more nations.

   4. 7

      A transnational organization of political parties of similar ideology.

   5. 8

      A make of truck and other vehicles formerly manufactured by International Harvester.

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