transnational

[ trans-nash-uh-nl, -nash-nl, tranz- ]

adjective

1. going beyond national boundaries or interests:

   a transnational economy.

2. comprising persons, sponsors, etc., of different nationalities:

   a transnational company.

noun

1. a company, organization, etc., representing two or more nationalities.

transnational

/ trænzˈnæʃənəl /

adjective

1. extending beyond the boundaries, interests, etc, of a single nation

Other Words From

• trans·na·tion·al·ism noun
• trans·na·tion·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of transnational¹

First recorded in 1920–25; trans- + national

Example Sentences

Following its “initial success,” the task force doubled in size after receiving a $30-million federal investment to halt drug trafficking by transnational criminal organizations and address humanitarian and security efforts, state officials say.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite this being the latest in a series of high-profile criminal cases, he said that the "transnational investigation" into the global network was still ongoing.

From BBC

The reality is that the big tech platforms are transnational and only a global approach can force meaningful change.

From BBC

In an election hyper-focused on immigration and border security, Harris has campaigned on her past efforts to dismantle transnational gangs along the U.S. and Mexico border — which her critics have challenged.

From Los Angeles Times

Curruchiche said the searches were being carried out in different regions of the country as part of a "transnational investigation of great importance", in a video statement on X.

From BBC