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International Trade

/ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl treɪd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The exchange of goods and services between countries.

    "International trade has increased significantly due to globalization."
  2. 2

    A system of trade that involves multiple nations and their economies.

    "The international trade agreements have fostered better economic relations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'international' originates from the Latin 'inter' meaning 'between' and 'natio' meaning 'nation', evolving in the 19th century to describe relations between nations. 'Trade' comes from the Old English 'træd', meaning 'to tread' or 'to deal', which has evolved to signify the exchange of goods and services.

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