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 of transnational

• international

Examples of transnational in a Sentence

climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution

Recent Examples on the Web

Member states exchange information and coordinate judicial and security forces to address transnational criminal activity. — CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026

This transnational anti-trans and anti-gender organizing is reinforced by the flows of global funding. — Literary Hub, 13 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

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transnational

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