Internationally

Internationally is an adverb describing something that relates to or occurs across multiple nations or borders. It is commonly used to express cross-border relevance, recognition, or activity in fields such as diplomacy, trade, science, culture, and media.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from the adjective international plus the adverbial suffix -ly. The root international comes from inter- “between” and nation, with development through Latin and French into English.

Usage: In formal and public discourse, internationally indicates a global or cross-national scope. It often accompanies verbs like recognize, fund, cooperate, attend, or disseminate, and adjectives such as recognized internationally, widely accepted internationally, or funded internationally.

Examples: The treaty was internationally recognized and reported across major news outlets. The conference drew participants from dozens of countries, making it internationally attended. Scientific findings reported internationally can influence policy beyond national borders.

Related terms: Related concepts include internationalization, globalization, transnational, and multinational, which describe broader processes or actors operating across borders, as distinct from the adverbial use of internationally.