International



Example: The international treaties shaped the course of modern history.

Definition


"International" refers to something that involves or relates to more than one nation or country, often used in contexts such as agreements, relations, or organizations that operate across national borders, like in the phrase 'The international treaties shaped the course of modern history.'

Etymology


The word "international" comes from the Latin roots 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'natio' meaning 'nation.' It was first coined in the 19th century to describe relationships or activities extending beyond a single nation, highlighting cooperation or interaction among countries.

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"International" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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