# internationally

/ˌɪnɝˈnæʃənəɫi/ (US) · /ˌɪntənˈæʃənəli/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/internationally
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

in many different countries or involving many different nations. You use this when something happens or is known all over the world.

For teachers: in or between two or more nations; across national boundaries. Often used to describe the scope of business operations, legal agreements, or fame.

## Examples

- The company sells its products internationally.
- The film was so successful at home that it was released internationally the following month.
- While the artist is a household name in her home country, she is only now beginning to be recognised internationally by major galleries and collectors.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He is an internationally famous" but "He is internationally famous" — As an adverb, it modifies the adjective 'famous' directly; do not use an article unless it is followed by a noun.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause to indicate geographical scope.

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