supranational
adjective
su·pra·na·tion·al
ˌsü-prə-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˌprä-
: transcending national boundaries, authority, or interests
a supranational authority, regulating ocean usage—
N. H. Jacoby
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Although international institutions should set broad goals—such as reducing carbon dioxide emissions—much of the enforcement should be left to national governments rather than supranational bureaucratic mechanisms.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
In each case, Fitch’s criterion for declaring a supranational lender’s loan to be non-performing (six months overdue) has been met.
—Bright Simons, semafor.com, 9 June 2025
The heads of several supranational institutions were also there, including Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus – head of the World Health Organization, from which Trump withdrew the US in January – and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Other supranational bodies, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), produce economic forecasts roughly on a quarterly basis, which includes updating its view of the UK’s GDP growth.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
In each case, Fitch’s criterion for declaring a supranational lender’s loan to be non-performing (six months overdue) has been met.
—Bright Simons, semafor.com, 9 June 2025
The heads of several supranational institutions were also there, including Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus – head of the World Health Organization, from which Trump withdrew the US in January – and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Other supranational bodies, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), produce economic forecasts roughly on a quarterly basis, which includes updating its view of the UK’s GDP growth.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Supranational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supranational. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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supranational
adjective
su·pra·na·tion·al
ˌsü-prə-ˈnash-nəl
-ən-ᵊl
: going beyond national boundaries or authority
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