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

Venezuela may not be the sole source of cocaine, nor a major conduit for fentanyl, but dismantling a regime that actively protects and profits from transnational criminal networks unquestionably degrades those networks’ capacity to operate. —Timothy M. Herbst, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026

Drug-trafficking networks with links to transnational cartels are active along Ecuador’s coast and have used fishermen and their small boats to transport illicit shipments, according to local police. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026

That transnational history is also visible in other aspects of Shetland culture. —Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026

Homeland Security Investigations works to disrupt transnational crime organizations and terrorist networks, according to ICE's website. —Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transnational

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