अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
See also: अंतरराष्ट्रीय
Hindi
Alternative forms
- अंतरराष्ट्रीय (antarrāṣṭrīya)
Etymology
From अंतर्- (antar-, “within, or between”) + राष्ट्रीय (rāṣṭrīya, “national”)
Pronunciation
Adjective
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय • (antarrāṣṭrīya)
- (colloquial) Alternative form of अंतरराष्ट्रीय (antarrāṣṭrīya), meaning international
- (literal) within a nation
Usage notes
The adjective "अंतर्राष्ट्रीय (antarrāṣṭrīya)" has in its prefix "अंतर् (antar)", denoting "within" something. Thus, it should be literally used to qualify something "within or inside a nation". However, either in colloquial sense or due to multiple meanings of the prefix "अंतर् (antar)", it is nonetheless commonly used to mean "international". However, it is better to use the adjective "अंतरराष्ट्रीय (antarrāṣṭrīya)" for that purpose.