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UK [ɪnˈtɜː(r)n(ə)l] / US [ɪnˈtɜrn(ə)l] adjective
1) existing or happening within a country, not between different countries

an internal flight

They were opposed to foreign involvement in their internal affairs.

a) existing or happening within an organization or institution

an internal memo

an internal inquiry

b) existing or happening within something such as a process or system

internal contradictions in government policy

2) existing or happening inside an object or building

internal walls

3)
a) existing or happening inside your body

internal bleeding/injuries/organs

b) existing or happening inside your mind

Broadman's face looked as though some vast internal struggle was going on.


Derived word:
internally
adverb

The posts have been advertised internally.


English dictionary. 2014.

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