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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The strike forces focus on large-scale, multi-state pandemic relief fraud perpetrated by criminal organizations and transnational actors.
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Mike Deak, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
The indictment, unveiled in late November, has drawn international attention to the Bahamas' role as a key hub in transnational drug trafficking.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Still, war in Syria has proved to be a transnational problem in the past, when the resurgence of Islamic State saw the U.S. lead a coalition of countries in a years-long campaign to destroy the extremist group.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Malaysia’s Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is also part of this growing network, highlighting the country’s increasing role in transnational education.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Mike Deak, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
The indictment, unveiled in late November, has drawn international attention to the Bahamas' role as a key hub in transnational drug trafficking.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Still, war in Syria has proved to be a transnational problem in the past, when the resurgence of Islamic State saw the U.S. lead a coalition of countries in a years-long campaign to destroy the extremist group.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Malaysia’s Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is also part of this growing network, highlighting the country’s increasing role in transnational education.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Transnational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transnational. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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