Synonyms of transnational

transnational

adjective

(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˈnash-nəl 

as in international

relating to or involving two or more nations

climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• international
• multinational
• foreign
• transcontinental
• intercontinental

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• national
• domestic
• internal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transnational

The Cybercrime Program’s Untested Legal Issues The memo is an important step in combatting transnational cybercrime. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

These tactics are often employed by transnational criminal groups that consist primarily of Mexican citizens from Sinaloa state, a Homeland Security Investigations special agent said in affidavits filed in federal court last year. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The resulting dependencies on China would cause the United States and its partners to slide down the global value chain into real estate, tourism, commodities, finance, and perhaps transnational tax evasion. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

California investigators say railroad thefts in the state are tied to transnational gangs. — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026