Kilo Lingo

/inteɾnaθjoˈnal/

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Translation

international

Word origin

Formed from inter- ('between'), from Latin inter, plus nacional ('national'), from Latin natio, nationis ('nation'), from nasci ('to be born').

Origin
Latin
Root
inter + natio
English cognates
international, nation

Grammar

Feminineinternacional
Masc pluralinternacionales
Fem pluralinternacionales

Examples

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The international airport is close to the city.

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He works at a very big international company.

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I watched the international news on television.

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The international match starts tonight.

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My friend studies international law at the university.

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This word is part of lesson 40.