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International vs. Multinational
The word International is mostly used in the general context. On the other hand, the word multinational is used in a business context. International stands for the one that occurs, exists, or carried between different nations. On the flip side, multinational stands for those that involve different individuals of several nationalities or several countries. So, international is that who is representing its country in a specific sport whereas multinational may be a multinational company.
An international company never invests outside the home country. On the other side, the multinational company has investments in many countries, but they do not deal with coordinated products in every country.
“Ali is working in a large, international restaurant” is an example of usage of the word “International.” On the flip side, an example of correct usage of the word “multinational” is “Ali is the CEO of a multinational corporation.”
What is International?
The word ‘international’ is used to refer to more than one country. We use this word in a number of ways to refer to different international things. It stands for the one which occurs, exists, or carried between different nations. So, international is that one who is representing its country in a specific sport.
This word is mostly in a general context. International companies include exporter and importers. They do not invest outside their home country.
Examples
- International law stands for a law that is approved by all or many countries of the world.
- The exchange of goods between different countries is known as international trade.
- An international team refers to the team that is made up of persons from different countries.
- Olympics is an international event where competitors participate from all over the world.
Usage
- Ali is working in a large, international restaurant.
- Alia studied international relations at Duke University.
- International law was established in 1900.
What is Multinational?
According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word ‘Multinational’ as an adjective stands for those which involve different individuals of several nationalities or several countries. This word has its use in the business context.
Note that the Multinational companies have investments in other countries too, but they do not deal with coordinated products in every country. Multinational companies are more attentive to adopt their service and products to each individual local market. Some examples of multinational companies are Nike, McDonald’s Corp., Coca-Cola, Google, and FedEx.
Examples
- A multinational peacekeeping force has been sent by the UN.
- Ali is the CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Some multinationals have more power than governments.