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ระหว่างประเทศ

Components

ระหว่าง
ประเทศ

Pronunciation

ráwàaŋ pràthêet

international

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  1. 1 international、between countries

This word describes something involving relations, activity, or exchange between two or more countries. It commonly follows a noun, like “international” in phrases such as international trade or international law.

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international、between countries

Adjective⭐️3 Common

Used after a noun to show that the thing involves more than one country or takes place between countries.

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Learning notes

Explanation

ระหว่าง means “between,” and ประเทศ means “country,” so the core idea is “between countries.” In Thai, this word usually comes after the noun it modifies: ความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างประเทศ means “international relations,” and โทรศัพท์ระหว่างประเทศ means “international call.” It is a standard, slightly formal word often used in news, politics, economics, law, education, and business.

Usage

Use it when talking about systems, activities, relations, or issues involving more than one country, such as diplomacy, trade, law, transportation, phone service, business, and international organizations.

Caution

For simply saying “abroad” or “in a foreign country,” use ต่างประเทศ instead. Also remember the word order: it follows the noun, so “international relations” is ความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างประเทศ, not ระหว่างประเทศความสัมพันธ์.

Differences from similar words

1 international synonyms

  • ต่างประเทศ means “foreign country” or “abroad,” often referring to a destination or place outside one’s country. ระหว่างประเทศ focuses on relations or activity between countries, as in international trade or international relations.

  • ระหว่างชาติ is close in meaning to “international,” but ระหว่างประเทศ is the more common and practical word for learners in everyday news, business, and academic contexts.

  • สากล means “universal,” “global,” or “internationally accepted,” often used for standards or norms. ระหว่างประเทศ means something is between or among countries, especially in relations, law, trade, or cooperation.

Component words

Other words containing ระหว่างประเทศ

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