internation

1 of 3

noun (1)

in·​tern·​ation
ˌinˌtərˈnāshən
plural -s
: the act of interning or the state of being interned : internment

internation

2 of 3

noun (2)

in·​ter·​nation
¦intə(r)+
: a population composed of or representing several nationalities

internation

3 of 3

adjective

"
: existing or occurring between nations
internation rivalry

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

French, from interner to intern + -ation

Noun (2)

inter- + nation

Adjective

inter- + nation

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“Internation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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