transnational
adjective
trans·na·tion·al
(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl 
(ˌ)tranz-
: extending or going beyond national boundaries
transnational corporations
Examples of transnational in a Sentence
climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution
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Her importance is so great that her image, which originated in Mexico, has become a transnational symbol, her influence growing across the U.S. due to migration and the increased presence of Mexican culture.
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David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
Dozens of treaties obligate countries around the world and are referenced every day in national and transnational courts, sometimes leading to real results for victims and perpetrators.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
In that time, the complex — along with three others managed by the same company — has drawn national attention over allegations that it was overtaken by a transnational Venezuelan gang.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
The strike forces focus on large-scale, multi-state pandemic relief fraud perpetrated by criminal organizations and transnational actors.
—Mike Deak, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
Dozens of treaties obligate countries around the world and are referenced every day in national and transnational courts, sometimes leading to real results for victims and perpetrators.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
In that time, the complex — along with three others managed by the same company — has drawn national attention over allegations that it was overtaken by a transnational Venezuelan gang.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
The strike forces focus on large-scale, multi-state pandemic relief fraud perpetrated by criminal organizations and transnational actors.
—Mike Deak, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for transnational
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“Transnational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transnational. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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