international

Involving people or groups from two or more countries.

• She won an international competition.
• Scientists met at an international conference last week.
• Does this team play in international tournaments?

Similar words: multinational

Opposites: domestic

Common phrases: international competition, international conference, international tournament

Taking place between two or more countries.

• International trade creates jobs.
• The two leaders discussed international cooperation.
• The agreement improved international relations across the region.

Opposites: domestic

Common phrases: international trade, international relations, international agreement

Coming from another country, especially to study or visit.

• The university welcomes international students.
• International visitors can get help at this desk.
• Do international applicants need a language certificate?

Similar words: foreign, overseas

Opposites: domestic

Common phrases: international student, international visitors, international applicants

Existing in or affecting two or more countries.

• The product meets international standards.
• Water shortages have become an international problem.
• These rights are protected by international law.

Opposites: national

Common phrases: international law, international standards, international crisis

A sports match between teams representing different countries.

• We watched a rugby international.
• England won the international on Saturday.
• Tickets for next month’s internationals are already on sale.

Similar words: international match

Common phrases: rugby international, friendly international, play an international

A player who has played for their country’s sports team.

• Her father is a former international.
• The club signed two French internationals.
• An England international will coach our team next season.

Similar words: national team player

Common phrases: former international, england international, rugby international