German word

Internationale

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntɐnatsi̯oˈnaːlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nouninternational organization

Example

Die Internationale setzte sich für die Rechte der Arbeiter ein.

The international organization advocated for workers' rights.

Illustration for Internationale (international organization)

More examples

Viele Parteien haben Mitglieder in der Internationale.

Many parties have members in the International.

Core concept

A cross-border alliance that turns separate national groups into one organized force.

Common phrases

  • Mitglied der Internationale sein

    be a member of the International

  • sich der Internationale anschließen

    join the International

  • die Internationale unterstützen

    support the International

Similar words

Organisation: A formally established group for joint activities.
Bündnis: An alliance formed when countries or groups pledge to pursue a common goal.
Gewerkschaft: An organized body representing workers and defending their interests.

Definition in German

Eine Organisation, die Akteure aus mehreren Staaten verbindet, um gemeinsame politische oder soziale Ziele zu erreichen.

Word origin

The noun Internationale is a German nominalization of international, a word ultimately built from Latin inter, 'between', and natio, 'nation'.

Usage tips

  • In political contexts, Internationale often suggests the socialist workers' movement or its anthem, while a generic organization is usually an internationale Organisation.

Opposites

Related words

  • internationalinternationaladjective
  • Internationalitätinternationalitynoun

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