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transnational

 

[ ˌtrænzˈnæʃənl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

business

Relating to or involving more than one nation or country.

Synonyms

global, international, multinational

Examples of usage

  • Transnational corporations operate in multiple countries.
  • The company has a transnational supply chain.
  • Transnational agreements are essential for global cooperation.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A company or organization that operates in multiple countries.

Synonyms

international company, multinational corporation

Examples of usage

  • Many transnationals have headquarters in one country but operate worldwide.
  • The growth of transnationals has had a significant impact on the global economy.

Translations

Translations of the word "transnational" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transnacional

🇮🇳 अन्तरराष्ट्रीय

🇩🇪 transnational

🇮🇩 transnasional

🇺🇦 транснаціональний

🇵🇱 transnarodowy

🇯🇵 トランスナショナル

🇫🇷 transnational

🇪🇸 transnacional

🇹🇷 uluslararası

🇰🇷 초국가적인

🇸🇦 عابر للحدود

🇨🇿 nadnárodní

🇸🇰 nadnárodný

🇨🇳 跨国的

🇸🇮 nadznačilen

🇮🇸 þjóðarlega

🇰🇿 трансұлттық

🇬🇪 ტრანსნაციონალური

🇦🇿 transmilli

🇲🇽 transnacional

Etymology

The term 'transnational' originated in the mid-20th century, combining the prefix 'trans-' meaning 'across' or 'beyond' with 'national'. It gained prominence in the context of globalization and the increasing interconnectedness of nations and economies. Transnational activities and organizations play a significant role in the modern world, shaping international relations, trade, and cultural exchange.

See also: international, multinational, national, nationalism, nationalist, nationalistic, nationality, nationalization, nationalize, nationally, nationals, nationwide.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,006, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.