multinational

adjective

mul·​ti·​na·​tion·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl 

-ˌtī-

1

: of or relating to more than two nationalities

a multinational society

2

a

: of, relating to, or involving more than two nations

a multinational alliance

b

: having divisions in more than two countries

a multinational corporation

multinational noun

Synonyms of multinational

• international

Examples of multinational in a Sentence

multinational efforts to negotiate a lasting peace in the region

Recent Examples on the Web

Even before the Iran war started, multinational companies such as Procter & Gamble, Shell, Caltex, and Eli Lilly were leaving Pakistan. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 June 2026

Prior to joining Ferrari, Galliera held numerous positions within Barilla Group, the Italian multinational food company, before ultimately becoming its Europe and export market unit director. — Slma Shelbayah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Many of those teenagers were also multinational players. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 24 June 2026

The Vatican for years has taken a firm stand against multinational mining corporations, especially in Latin America and in favor of the Indigenous peoples, whose lands and livelihoods are often ravaged when mining projects come to town. — ABC News, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for multinational

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

Kids Definition

multinational

1 of 2 adjective

mul·​ti·​na·​tion·​al

ˌməl-ti-ˈnash-nəl, 

-ən-ᵊl

1

: of, relating to, or involving more than two nations

2

: having divisions in more than two countries

multinational

2 of 2 noun

: a multinational corporation