internationalization

Definitions

The process of making something operate or exist in multiple countries.

The design and development of a product, application, or document content that enables easy localization for target audiences that vary in culture, region, or language.

Examples

The software company prioritized internationalization to ensure their application could support multiple languages and currencies.

Successful internationalization requires a deep understanding of cultural nuances beyond just translating the text.

The firm's strategy for internationalization involved opening new regional offices in key markets across Europe and Asia.

Synonyms

globalization universalization integration expansion cosmopolitanism standardization outreach

Antonyms

isolationism nationalism localization parochialism protectionism insularity provincialism