internationalize
|in-ter-na-tion-al-ize|
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/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz/
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/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlaɪz/
make global
Etymology
'internationalize' originates from the word 'international,' which combines 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'national' meaning 'of a nation.'
'international' evolved from the French word 'international,' which was adopted into English in the 18th century, and 'internationalize' was formed by adding the suffix '-ize' to denote the process of making something international.
Initially, it meant 'to make something between nations,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make something international in scope or character.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something international in scope or character.
The company decided to internationalize its operations to reach a global market.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 22:32