cross-national
adjective
cross-na·tion·al
ˈkrȯs-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl 
: of or relating to two or more nations
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Weaver later cautioned that cross-national comparisons of journalists were difficult when studies varied substantially in populations, timing, methods, questionnaires, and sample sizes.
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Abit Hoxha, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
Berlusconi has repeatedly stated that scale and cross-national cooperation are essential for the survival of European broadcasters amid growing digital competition.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
As many cross-national studies have found, the size of this cohort relative to older and younger workers is a key determinant of countries’ overall productivity growth.
—Mark L. Haas, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2025
As a global company, LG faces the challenge of positioning the brand in a way that has cross-national appeal yet allows for local customization as needed.
—Charles Taylor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
One cross-national study found that dads spent an average of 16 minutes a day caring for their kids in 1965.
—Elissa Strauss, CNN, 14 June 2024
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Abit Hoxha, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 May 2026
Berlusconi has repeatedly stated that scale and cross-national cooperation are essential for the survival of European broadcasters amid growing digital competition.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
As many cross-national studies have found, the size of this cohort relative to older and younger workers is a key determinant of countries’ overall productivity growth.
—Mark L. Haas, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2025
As a global company, LG faces the challenge of positioning the brand in a way that has cross-national appeal yet allows for local customization as needed.
—Charles Taylor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
One cross-national study found that dads spent an average of 16 minutes a day caring for their kids in 1965.
—Elissa Strauss, CNN, 14 June 2024
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“Cross-national.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-national. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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