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international-focused

|in/ter/na/tion/al-fo/cused|

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/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl ˈfəʊkəst/

global emphasis

Etymology
Etymology Information

'international-focused' originates from the combination of 'international' and 'focused', where 'international' comes from Latin 'inter' meaning 'between' and 'natio' meaning 'nation', and 'focused' from Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth' or 'center'.

Historical Evolution

'international' evolved from the Latin 'internationalis', and 'focused' from the Latin 'focus', eventually forming the modern English term 'international-focused'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'international' meant 'between nations', and 'focused' meant 'centered on', evolving to mean 'centered on international matters'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a primary emphasis or concentration on international matters or global perspectives.

The company has an international-focused strategy to expand its market.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42