International
Example: L'organisation internationale aide à résoudre les conflits mondiaux.
Definition
"International" is an adverb describing actions or events involving two or more nations. It is used to indicate something occurring or existing between countries, such as cooperation or agreements, like in the phrase: The international organization helps resolve global conflicts.
Etymology
The word "international" comes from the Latin roots 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'nation,' referring to distinct peoples or countries. It was coined in the 19th century to describe relations or activities spanning multiple nations. Did you know? The term gained popularity as global diplomacy and organizations expanded.
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