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transnational

adj.
C1 Advanced US //tɹænsˈnæʃənəɫ// UK //tɹænsnˈæʃənəl// transna·tion·al

adj. describing something that operates or exists in many different countries at the same time. It is often used to talk about big companies or laws that cross borders.

adj. operating, existing, or extending across national boundaries. Often describes entities or processes that function beyond the jurisdiction or reach of a single sovereign state.


SIMPLE

The company is a transnational corporation with offices in fifty countries.

CONTEXTUAL

Addressing climate change requires a transnational approach because environmental issues do not stop at national borders.

COMPLEX

The rise of transnational digital platforms has challenged traditional legal frameworks, as data flows and service delivery often bypass the regulatory reach of individual nation-states.

Synonyms
Origin

From trans- + national.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; frequently collocates with 'corporation', 'crime', or 'governance'.

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