transnational

adjective

trans·​na·​tion·​al (ˌ)tran(t)s-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl 

(ˌ)tranz-

: extending or going beyond national boundaries

transnational corporations

transnationalism

(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm 

(ˌ)tranz-

noun

Synonyms

• international

Examples of transnational in a Sentence

climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution

Recent Examples on the Web

Its transnational revolutionary Islamist identity is extremely rare for a modern state. —Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025

But this season, he’s largely kept her in the dark about his reckless bid to construct a transnational railroad line. —Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025

An eighth person named in the release was alleged to be a member of the transnational Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. —Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 July 2025

Pakistan’s reforms have directly contributed to degrading transnational terror networks and curbing illicit financing — outcomes vital to regional stability and U.S. homeland security. —Jack Rosen, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transnational

• binational
• irrational
• subnational
• international
• multinational
• supranational
• national
• rational