internationalize

verb

in·​ter·​na·​tion·​al·​ize ˌin-tər-ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce internationalize (audio)
internationalized; internationalizing; internationalizes

transitive verb

: to make international
also : to place under international control
a proposal to internationalize the city
internationalization
ˌin-tər-ˌna-sh(ə-)nə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce internationalize (audio)
noun

Examples of internationalize in a Sentence

a business that has begun to internationalize
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Its interest in new voices did not require creators to compromise or deliberately internationalize their material. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 And the push to internationalize the antifa threat could have dire consequences at home. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 But as streamers have diversified and internationalized their offerings, there are now more options than there were, including these eight standout shows. — David Faris, TheWeek, 10 July 2026 Two-decade renminbi internationalization plan reaches new stage The Chinese leadership has spent nearly two decades attempting to internationalize the renminbi. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for internationalize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of internationalize was circa 1864

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“Internationalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internationalize. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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internationalize

verb
in·​ter·​na·​tion·​al·​ize -ˈnash-nəl-ˌīz How to pronounce internationalize (audio)
-ən-ᵊl-
: to make international
internationalized the airport
internationalization
-ˌnash-nəl-ə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce internationalize (audio)
-ən-ᵊl-
noun
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