TRANSNATIONAL Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

transnational

adjective

(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˈnash-nəl

Definition of transnational

as in international

relating to or involving two or more nations climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution

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Recent Examples of transnational California investigators say railroad thefts in the state are tied to transnational gangs. — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 Member states exchange information and coordinate judicial and security forces to address transnational criminal activity. — CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 In a joint statement on Sunday, the justice ministers of the UAE and Ireland ‌described ‌Kinahan as one of the most high-profile individuals sought for prosecution in connection with transnational organized crime. — CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 The Al‑Saadi allegations also demonstrate that terrorist campaigns are now transnational by design. — Mitchell Silber, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transnational

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international

Adjective

In a blog post on Wednesday, Gates called for a new international organization to manage AI, drawing on elements from a nuclear inspections regime, international aviation regulations and ozone layer protection agreements.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Thailand has yet to secure an Oscar nomination in the international feature category.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

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