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

Prosecutors said the case also received support from the Justice Department’s Joint Task Force Alpha, which focuses on dismantling transnational human smuggling and trafficking organizations operating throughout the Americas. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

During a time of intense geopolitical tensions and tightening national borders, such transnational victories for universal values are worth celebrating – along with whichever team wins on July 19. — The Monitor’s Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026

The daylong gathering was meant to escalate the administration's campaign against a growing transnational 'far left' threat that many experts say doesn't exist. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Authorities have linked some of these incidents to transnational criminal networks operating in the region. — Sabrina Nelson Garcinuño, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transnational

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