International

/ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/

Synonyms for "international" (110 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (22)

Strong matches (33)

Noun(6 words)
cross border trendcross-border emissions regulationforeign tradeglobal academic communityglobal community outreachglobal fashion industry
Adjective(19 words)
externalforeign artforeign bureauforeign chronologyforeign culture unitforeign languagesforeign lawforeign legal entitygeopolitical termgeopolitical unitglobalglobal assessmentglobal communityglobal cultural achievementglobal data analysisglobal governanceglobal human developmentsglobal partner economyglobal phenomenon

Related words (55)

Adjective(21 words)
global relationglobal solidarityglobal systemglobal termmetropolitan centermultilateral environmental agreementmultinationalmultinational sales contractnonnationaloutsideoverseaspolitical globetransboundary programtransnationaluniversal languageworld civilizationworld languagesworldwideworldwide audienceworldwide education research
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worldwide trend
Noun(16 words)
global settingglobal social phenomenonintergovernmental relationsinternationalemore foreignnon german historyprctransboundary planningworld historiesworld history unit kitworld literatureworld literature programworld of literatureworld political mapworld politicsworldwide historical
Verb(1 words)
Determiner(1 words)
more exchange

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: all comprehensive, all embracing, all inclusive, all pervading, all-comprehending.
  • Sentence evidence is available for international, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, wordnet, opengloss, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "international".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "international"

Keep "international" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "international" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "international", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "international" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

7 relation types

More general

3 entries
global conceptsocialismsocialist economy

More specific

2 entries

Collocations

5 entries
international lawinternational relationsinternational schoolinternational studentsinternational trade

Inflections

2 entries
more internationalmost international

Derivations

5 entries

Antonyms

1 entries

similar

11 entries

Sample sentences

23 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

It's going to be six dollars because it's international.

Source: tatoeba (22192)

Our international sales continue to grow, bringing the name of Toyo Computer into businesses world-wide.

Source: tatoeba (22209)

Our club is affiliated with an international organization.

Source: tatoeba (23471)

The English team beat the Brazilian team in the international football tournament.

Source: tatoeba (26167)

Showing 4 of 23 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "international"?

Closest matches include all comprehensive, all embracing, all inclusive, all pervading, all-comprehending.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "international"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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