supranational

[ soo-pruh-nash-uh-nl ]

adjective

1. outside or beyond the authority of one national government, as a project or policy that is planned and controlled by a group of nations.

supranational

/ ˌsuːprəˈnæʃnəl; ˌsjuː- /

adjective

1. beyond the authority or jurisdiction of one national government

   the supranational institutions of the EU

Derived Forms

• ˌsupraˈnationally, adverb
• ˌsupraˈnationalism, noun

Other Words From

• supra·nation·al·ism noun
• supra·nation·ali·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of supranational¹

First recorded in 1905–10; supra- + national

Example Sentences

Most far-right parties have traditionally sought to challenge the EU as a supranational force, and many still do.

From BBC

South Korean judges, however, cite supranational humanitarian laws.

From Washington Times

The ICRC's website says it is funded by voluntary contributions from states party to the Geneva Conventions, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, supranational organisations such as the European Commission, and public and private donors.

From Reuters

Italy's Council of State said the slaughter ruling "appears disproportionate and inconsistent with supranational and national rules".

From BBC

“The decision is signed personally by Lukashenko,” who currently chairs the supranational body’s leadership council.

From New York Times