Internationella

Internationella is a Swedish term meaning "international." It functions as an adjective and is used to describe things that involve or relate to more than one nation. In lowercase usage, internationella accompanies plural nouns (for example, internationella relationer, internationella organisationer). When capitalized, Internationella may appear in titles or as the proper name of a group, publication, or initiative.

Origin and grammar: The form derives from Latin internationalis, through French and other European languages, and was adopted into Swedish. The base adjective is internationell; its various forms align with Swedish noun gender and number. For plural indefinite, it is internationella; for definite plural, it is de internationella. In capitalized usage, the word often marks the start of a title or a formal name.

Usage: The term is common across academic, governmental, media, and civil society discourse in Sweden. It appears in phrases like internationella relationer (international relations), internationella samarbete (international cooperation), and internationella rättsliga frågor (international legal matters). It also features in education, for example internationella studier (international studies) or internationella skolor (international schools). The term is also used in discussions about internationalism, globalization, and cross-border issues.

Notes: In Swedish, capitalization signals a proper noun in names or titles; otherwise the adjective is lowercase. See also related concepts such as international relations, international law, globalization, and diplomacy.