International



Example: Die internationale Konferenz findet nächste Woche in Berlin statt.

Definition


"International" describes something involving or relating to more than one nation or country, often used to refer to events, agreements, or organizations that cross national boundaries, such as an international conference held in Berlin.

Etymology


The word "international" originates from the Latin prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'nation,' derived from the Latin 'natio' meaning 'birth or people.' It was coined in the 19th century to describe activities or relations spanning multiple nations. Did you know that "international" was popularized during the rise of diplomacy and global cooperation?

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"International" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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