nounadjective

l’internazionale

international

Qualcosa che riguarda o coinvolge molte nazioni e popoli diversi del mondo.

Definition & meaning

Internazionale means international: involving, relating to, or extending across two or more nations. It can describe organizations, agreements, events, or people with a reputation beyond their own country.

As a noun, l’Internazionale can refer to an international political workers’ movement or to its anthem, “The Internationale.”

Grammar & Word origin

  • An adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine singular: internazionale. The plural is internazionali.
  • As a noun, it is feminine: l’Internazionale.
  • Formed from inter- (“between”) and nazionale (“national”).

Synonyms & antonyms

  • mondiale — “worldwide”; broader in scope, suggesting the whole world rather than simply multiple countries.
  • nazionale — “national”; relating to one country rather than multiple countries.
  • locale — “local”; restricted to a particular area.

Common phrases & collocations

  • diritto internazionale — international law
  • organizzazione internazionale — international organization
  • aeroporto internazionale — international airport

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Examples

Abbiamo discusso di un progetto internazionale durante la riunione.adjective

We discussed an international project during the meeting.

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