as in international
relating to or involving two or more nations
climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution
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Recent Examples of transnational
The transatlantic or transnational model is vital to environmental criticism: ecological problems cannot be confined within national borders.
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Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
Josh Meyer is a veteran correspondent focusing on domestic, national and global security issues, including transnational criminal organizations.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Authorities say this illicit petroleum smuggling has become a primary funding source for the transnational criminal organizations, which also include the Sinaloa cartel.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Our field intelligence initiative produces research and analysis, distilling insights into transnational products.
—Ashoka, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
Josh Meyer is a veteran correspondent focusing on domestic, national and global security issues, including transnational criminal organizations.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Authorities say this illicit petroleum smuggling has become a primary funding source for the transnational criminal organizations, which also include the Sinaloa cartel.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Our field intelligence initiative produces research and analysis, distilling insights into transnational products.
—Ashoka, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transnational
international
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The various parties have long envisioned a scenario where domestic and international rights would be shared by at least two different streaming services.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The stadium has previously hosted multiple international and domestic competitions, World Cup qualifiers and the 2016 MLS All-Star Game.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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“Transnational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transnational. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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