MULTINATIONAL Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌməl-tē-ˈna-sh(ə-)nəl

Definition of multinational

as in international

relating to or involving two or more nations multinational efforts to negotiate a lasting peace in the region

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Recent Examples of multinational

Adjective

Namibia has also prevented Starlink from entering its telecoms markets over local ownership rules that have become a point of contention for multinational firms operating in Africa. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 17 July 2026 Apple is readying its iPhone 18 family for release in September, and Greater China, as multinational corporations like to call it, accounts for upwards of 20% of Apple’s global revenue. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Noun

Not wanting the Americans to have all the Star Wars fun, French multinational Thales has unveiled its answer to the US Golden Dome. — David Szondy march 12, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026 Navratil’s efforts to boost performance at the struggling Swiss multinational have been hampered by a major infant formula recall. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multinational

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multinational

Adjective

Goalkeeper Keylor Navas of Pumas, who made three World Cup rosters before retiring from international soccer with Costa Rica in 2024, is also on the squad.

— Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Patel arrived in Jakarta shortly after talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet concerning joint efforts to combat international online scam operations that cheat victims out of billions of dollars annually.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of international

Noun

David Ellison, the 43-year-old mogul who sits atop the Paramount Skydance media conglomerate, appeared to be on a glide path to expanding his empire.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Musquin’s appointment follows the departure of Romain Spitzer for Bottega Veneta, and reflects the French luxury conglomerate’s tradition of recruiting among its ranks.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of conglomerate

Noun

The new megacorporation, which could reshape how millions will access news, movies, sports and video games, faces fierce opposition from inside and outside Hollywood.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Vought created Black Noir as a failsafe, as the megacorporation feared losing control of Homelander and knew that only a clone could match his power.

— Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026