internal
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- inner, inside, interior
- domestic, civic, home, in-house, intramural

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Antonyms: external

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

in‧ter‧nal W2 AC /ɪnˈtɜːnl $ -ɜːr-/ adjective [usually before noun]
[Word Family: adverb: externally ≠ internally; adjective: external ≠ internal]
[Word Family: adverb: internally ≠ externally; adjective: internal ≠ external]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Medieval Latin; Origin: internalis, from Latin internus 'inward, inside']

1. within a particular country Synonym : domestic Antonym : external:
We have no interest in interfering in the internal affairs of other countries.
the threat to internal security
internal markets

2. within a company or organization rather than outside it Antonym : external:
There’s to be an internal inquiry into the whole affair.
the internal mail

3. inside your body Antonym : external
internal organs/injuries

4. inside something rather than outside Antonym : external:
They’ve knocked down a couple of internal walls.

5. existing in your mind Synonym : inner:
internal doubts
—internally adverb:
The matter will be dealt with internally.
This medicine must not be taken internally.

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