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intl

intl

4.9
An informal short form for things involving more than one country, like a company or event
  • adjective
  • Informal
translation icon : internacional
  • She works for an intl company with offices in several countries.

Examples

  • The conference will feature many intl speakers from different continents.

  • He prefers reading intl news to stay updated on global events.

  • The intl trade agreement was signed yesterday!

  • She works for an intl organization.

  • The conference will feature many intl speakers from different continents.

  • She works for an intl company with offices in several countries.

  • He prefers reading intl news to stay updated on global events.

Synonyms

international
vsintl
2.1

Relating to two or more countries

is an informal abbreviation used instead of the full form
intercountry
vsintl
5.0

Happening between two or more countries

is an informal abbreviation rather than a formal full term

Surface Forms

intl positive

Etymology

Intl is an informal short form of international. The inter- part means 'between' and national means 'country', so intl means 'between countries' or 'involving more than one country'.